Financial Accountant

PowerNet; Southland; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An electrical distribution company in Southland is seeking a capable Financial Accountant to join their finance team. This role involves coordinating financial reporting, supporting audits, and preparing financial statements. The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and have at least two years of experience in accounting functions. Join a supportive team offering competitive remuneration and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration

Five weeks of annual leave

Fully subsidised health insurance

Comprehensive health and wellbeing programme

Supportive team environment

Relocation benefits

Qualifications

• At least two years of experience across a broad range of accounting functions.
• Experience preparing monthly and annual financial statements.
• CAANZ qualified or actively working towards it.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate monthly internal reporting information.
• Assist with preparation of external and regulatory financial information.
• Support financial audits and prepare IFRS financial statements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Excel

Clear communication

Financial reporting

Budget management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Business Central

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

PowerNet is seeking a capable and detail-oriented Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Invercargill. Reporting to the Financial Controller, this role offers the opportunity to work across a wide range of accounting functions that support our network companies and the broader PowerNet Group.

We’ve recently implemented Microsoft Business Central, and we’re excited about the efficiencies and insights it brings. You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team that values clear communication, continuous improvement, and shared success.

What You’ll Be Doing

In this role, you will coordinate monthly internal reporting information and assist with the preparation of external and regulatory financial information for our Group entities. You’ll oversee asset registers in collaboration with project managers, contribute to operating budgets and annual business plans, and assist with monthly financial tasks.

You’ll also support financial audits, prepare IFRS financial statements, and assist with income tax matters. From assisting with shareholder queries and contributing to special projects, your work will be varied, meaningful, and impactful.

What You’ll Bring

To thrive in this role, you\'ll have a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and be either CAANZ qualified or actively working towards it. You’ll bring at least two years of experience across a broad range of accounting functions, with a solid understanding of financial reporting and compliance. Your analytical skills will be sharp, and you’ll be confident using Microsoft Excel and Word to turn data into meaningful insights.

You’ll have experience preparing monthly and annual financial statements and ideally have worked with financial material at a board level. Clear communication — both written and verbal — is one of your strengths, and you’re comfortable engaging with stakeholders across all levels of the business.

What Sets You Apart

You’re someone who builds strong relationships across the business and communicates with clarity and confidence. You know how to manage competing priorities and stay organised under pressure, and you bring a thoughtful, solutions-focused approach to your work. Whether it’s refining a process or supporting a colleague, you’re always looking for ways to improve and contribute to a positive team environment.

Why Join PowerNet?

At PowerNet, we’re proud to offer more than just a job — we provide a workplace built on trust, teamwork, and genuine support. Your growth matters here, and your contributions will be recognised and valued.

Join Us And Enjoy

• Competitive remuneration


• Five weeks of annual leave each year


• Fully subsidised Southern Cross health insurance, plus Death & Disability insurance


• A comprehensive health and wellbeing programme


• A supportive team environment with ongoing professional development opportunities


• Relocation benefits

About PowerNet

PowerNet is an electrical distribution business that designs, builds, maintains, and operates electricity networks across much of the lower South Island of New Zealand. With around 300 employees, we deliver power to over 75,000 consumers.

We pride ourselves on delivering safe, efficient, and reliable power to southern communities and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ages, genders, and communities. We provide a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce environment, celebrating differences.

If this sounds like the right fit for you, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now including your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re keen to join PowerNet. Please note: you’ll need to have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications close on Monday 13th October 2025.