Financial Accountant

Giltrap; Auckland; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and qualifications

Comprehensive CARE Programme for Heath

Paid day off on your birthday

2 paid days off to volunteer

Job summary

Giltrap Group, New Zealand's leading automotive group, is seeking a Financial Accountant to support month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations. You’ll manage payroll for multiple sites and assist with compliance, audits, stock control, and broader accounting tasks on site.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in a financial accountant role, comfort handling queries from managers, and ideally some automotive exposure.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience in a financial accountant role
• Experience with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Basic understanding of payroll (training provided)
• Confidence dealing with queries from department managers
• Prior automotive industry experience is an advantage

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with month-end reporting and non-financial data
• Own the Balance Sheet Reconciliation process and maintain the Fixed Asset Register
• Payroll for Audi/Cupra/GMSV/Zeekr sites (approx. 80 employees)
• Assist with compliance and filing (Stats NZ, IRD, External) year-end audits, stock management etc.
• Support the wider Accounting and Management team on site
• Take on other duties as required by the Financial Controller

Skills

Month-end reporting

Balance sheet reconciliations

Payroll basics

Managing queries from managers

Automotive industry experience

Job description

Join Giltrap Group as a Financial Accountant!

As a Financial Accountant, Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparation and assistance with month-end reporting and non-financial data
• Ownership of the Balance Sheet Reconciliation process and maintenance of the Fixed Asset Register
• Payroll for Audi/Cupra/GMSV/Zeekr sites (approx. 80 employees)
• Assisting with compliance and filing (Stats NZ, IRD, External) year-end audits, stock management etc.
• Support the wider Accounting and Management team on site
• Other duties required by the Financial Controller (will provide full position description for further details)

About You

Our ideal candidate is someone with:

• 3 – 5 Years experience in a financial accountant role
• Experience with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• A basic understanding of payroll (we’re happy to train the right person to help get them up to speed!)
• Confidence dealing with queries from department managers
• Prior experience in automotive industry an advantage

What We Offer

When you join Giltrap Group, you're joining New Zealand's leading automotive group. We provide training, ongoing support, and genuine career prospects. You'll enjoy a competitive pay rate and will also have access to:

• Ongoing training and opportunities to gain qualifications: We invest in your professional growth with continuous learning and development programmes.
• Comprehensive CARE Programme for Health and Wellbeing: Our CARE Programme includes initiatives to support your physical, mental, and general wellbeing.
• A paid day off on your birthday: Celebrate your special day with a paid day off on your birthday.
• 2 paid days off to volunteer at a community organisation: Give back to the community with two paid days off to volunteer at an organisation of your choice.

About Us

At Giltrap Group, we're more than just a business - we're a family-owned New Zealand company with a passion for cars and a commitment to our people. Our shared vision is to be a great New Zealand company driven by the love of cars. We excel in customer service and build enduring partnerships, by valuing each other, working together, and going the extra mile every time.

Accelerate your career with Giltrap Group. Apply today and become a part of the Giltrap Group whānau!