Financial Accountant

Stellar Recruitment; Auckland; On-site; NZD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Financial Accountant to oversee their finance function. This leadership role involves preparing essential financial reports, managing a finance team, and ensuring compliance with financial standards. The ideal candidate will require CA or CPA qualifications and have a strong background in NZ financial reporting. This position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities in a professional environment.

Benefits

On-site parking

Growth and learning opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 4 years’ post-qualification financial accounting experience.
• Strong technical knowledge of NZ and Australian financial reporting and tax legislation.
• Experience managing financial operations and leading teams.

Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Managing daily financial operations including accounts payable and reconciliations.
• Ensuring compliance with financial standards and tax requirements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

CA or CPA qualification

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

NetSuite

Sage

Job description

About The Role

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-focused Financial Accountant to take ownership of the finance function within a busy, professional consultancy environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both the technical side of financial reporting and contributing to commercial outcomes.

In this role you’ll work closely with senior leadership, providing accurate financial information that supports informed decision-making and business performance. This is a hands-on leadership position, overseeing a small finance team, while driving process improvements and ensuring compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow)
• Overseeing daily financial operations including accounts payable, receivable, and reconciliations
• Managing budgeting, forecasting, and variance reporting processes
• Ensuring compliance with financial standards, tax requirements, and company policies
• Providing meaningful financial insights to support business strategy
• Working collaboratively with Directors and internal stakeholders
• Driving continuous improvements across financial processes and systems
  
  

About you:

• CA or CPA qualification required
• 4 years’ post-qualification financial accounting experience
• Strong technical knowledge of NZ and Australian financial reporting and tax legislation
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities
• Ability to lead and elevate team members
• Experience working with Deltek Vantagepoint, NetSuite, or Sage preferred
• Must be eligible to work in New Zealand.
  
  

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary: $100K-$120K depending on experience
• Step into a leadership role with full ownership of the finance function
• Add value by guiding decision making processes and make an impact
• Mount Eden location with on-site parking
• Supportive and welcoming team and professional working environment
• Growth and learning opportunities
  
  

If you have the skills and experience mentioned above, we would love to hear from you!

Apply today or contact Sam Chatterley-Hodgson at [e-mail]