Financial Accountant

New Zealand Government; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9% superannuation

Life insurance (optional)

Income protection (optional)

Job summary

ACC in Wellington is seeking a Financial Accountant to ensure accurate financial information, statutory compliance, and robust controls. You will support month-end close, reconciliations, tax compliance, and audits while driving improvements in processes and automation.

The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification, CA ANZ membership, and experience in a large finance function with ERP systems, plus strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalent.
• CA ANZ membership or equivalent.
• Experience in a large finance function with ERP systems.
• Strong knowledge of tax compliance.
• Ability to analyse large data sets and derive solutions.
• Interest in continuous improvement of accounting policies and processes.
• Effective communication with a range of stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate financial reporting and month-end close.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain strong financial controls and support audits.
• Contribute to statutory reporting and tax compliance.
• Provide Finance SME support to projects.
• Drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline-driven

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Deliver high-quality financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory complianceJoin a purpose-led organisation supporting New Zealanders every dayBuild your career in a high-performing finance team that supports learning and development Permanent | Wellington

About us | Mō mātou

ACC is a trusted and high'performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future.You can find more about ACC and the work we do at www.acc.co.nz

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

As a Financial Accountant, you'll play an important role in ensuring ACC has accurate, reliable financial information to support decision-making across the organisation. Working as part of our Financial Accounting team, you'll contribute to statutory reporting, tax compliance, financial controls, reconciliations, and fixed asset management, helping deliver high-quality, timely financial accounting services that make a real impact.

• Deliver accurate financial reporting and month-end close
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintain strong financial controls and support audits
• Contribute to statutory reporting and tax compliance
• Provide Finance SME support to projects
• Drive process improvements and automation

The appointing salary for this role is $85,037 - $120,052 based on experience.

ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• A tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalent.
• A CA ANZ Chartered Accountant membership or equivalent.
• Previous experience in a large finance function, working with ERP systems.
• A firm grasp of tax compliance.
• An ability to analyse problems that may involve large sets of data and establish and implement solutions.
• An interest in continuous improvement and refining of accounting policies, processes, and procedures.
• Good communication across a range of stakeholders.
• A willingness to roll up your sleeves, be flexible and meet deadlines.
• A good eye for detail and accuracy.

You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

Working at ACC | Mō ACC

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand's cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that: Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.