Contract Accountant

Find Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a contract accountant in Auckland to support the Financial Controller with all accounting requirements and to partner with Development Managers across a diverse portfolio of projects.

The role runs until 31 December 2026 with the potential to extend, offering exposure to monthly accounts, bank reconciliations, project funding drawdowns and improvements to internal controls within a small team.

Qualifications

• Relevant finance or accounting qualification.
• CA qualification or working towards CA.
• Strong Xero experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills.
• Commercially minded with an interest in property.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a small team.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices, reconcile statements and prepare payments.
• Complete bank reconciliations and payment allocations.
• Assist with monthly accounts and group consolidation.
• Manage accounting for allocated development projects.
• Partner with Development Managers.
• Prepare project funding drawdowns and maintain debt schedules.
• Support internal controls and process improvements.

Skills

Xero experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Commercial awareness

Teamwork

Education

Finance or accounting qualification

CA qualification or working towards

Tools

Xero

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Our property client is looking for a contract accountant until the end of Dec 2026 with the potential to go longer. This role will support the Financial Controller with all accounting requirements and partnering with Development Managers supporting a diverse portfolio of projects.

Key responsibilities:

• Process invoices, reconcile statements and prepare payments
• Complete bank reconciliations and payment allocations
• Assist with monthly accounts and group consolidation
• Manage accounting for allocated development projects
• Partner with Development Managers
• Prepare project funding drawdowns and maintain debt schedules
• Support internal controls and process improvements

About you:

• Relevant finance or accounting qualification
• CA qualified or working towards qualification
• Strong Xero experience
• Excellent attention to detail and communication skills
• Commercially minded with an interest in property
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working in a small team