Accountant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Upper Harbour; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking an experienced Accountant to own the finance function, partner with Directors, and provide commercial insight to guide strategic decisions. You'll manage month-end reporting, budgeting, cashflow forecasting, and detailed financial analysis while driving improvements to reporting processes and supporting organisational planning.

This hands-on role blends operational accounting with strategic finance, offering autonomy, exposure to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a commercial or management accounting role.
• Strong month-end reporting and financial management experience.
• Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management expertise.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear communication of financial information to senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts and complete month-end reporting.
• Deliver meaningful financial reports and insights to Directors.
• Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance against budget.
• Manage cashflow and produce accurate cashflow forecasts.
• Develop financial forecasts to support business planning.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger.
• Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors.
• Analyse financial performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities.
• Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting.
• Support Directors with commercial analysis and decision-making.

Skills

Commercial accounting

Management accounting

Month-end reporting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cashflow management

Financial analysis

Communication to Directors

Job description

Make an impact in a role where your financial expertise helps shape business decisions.

Our client is a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Accountant to take ownership of its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on while also partnering with Directors to provide commercial insight and support strategic decision-making.

This is far more than a transactional accounting role. You'll be responsible for ensuring the financial health of the business through accurate reporting, forecasting and analysis while helping guide future planning.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly management accounts and complete month-end reporting

Deliver meaningful financial reports and insights to Directors

Prepare annual budgets and monitor performance against budget

Manage cashflow and produce accurate cashflow forecasts

Develop financial forecasts to support business planning

Complete balance sheet reconciliations and maintain the general ledger

Assist with year-end accounts and liaise with external accountants and auditors

Analyse financial performance and identify trends, risks and opportunities

Recommend and implement improvements to financial processes and reporting

Support Directors with commercial analysis and decision-making

About You

You'll be an experienced Accountant who enjoys taking ownership and has the confidence to work closely with senior leadership.

To be successful you'll have:

Proven experience in a commercial accounting or management accounting position

Strong experience with month-end reporting and financial management

Budgeting, forecasting and cashflow management expertise

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Outstanding attention to detail with a diligent and organised approach

Strong character, integrity and personal accountability

The confidence to communicate financial information to Directors in a clear and practical way

A proactive mindset with the ability to work independently and continually improve processes

What's on Offer

This is an opportunity to join a stable, values-driven organisation where your contribution will genuinely influence the direction of the business. You'll enjoy a broad, varied role, autonomy in your work, and the opportunity to build strong relationships with senior leadership while making a meaningful impact.