Financial Accountant

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking a Financial Accountant to join a large NZ finance function in Wellington. The role focuses on delivering accurate month-end financial reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and robust financial controls while supporting audit processes and statutory reporting.

You will contribute to tax compliance efforts and partner with projects to drive continuous improvement and automation within a complex financial environment.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance or related discipline.
• CA ANZ membership or equivalent is required or highly preferred.
• Experience in a large and complex finance function is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate month-end and financial reporting outputs.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations.
• Maintain and enhance financial controls and governance.
• Support internal and external audits and statutory reporting.
• Assist with tax compliance obligations.
• Provide subject matter expertise to projects and stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Skills

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Reconciliations

Audit support

Tax compliance

Education

CA ANZ membership or equivalent

Tertiary qualification in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About The Organisation

This organisation plays a critical role in delivering services to New Zealanders and operates within a large and complex finance environment. With a focus on continuous improvement, strong governance, and financial integrity, the organisation offers an opportunity to be part of a high-performing team that supports strategic decision-making and organisational success.

The Role

Reporting into the Financial Accounting Manager, this Financial Accountant position is responsible for delivering accurate and reliable financial information across the organisation. The role offers broad exposure across financial accounting activities, including financial reporting, statutory reporting, tax compliance, reconciliations, fixed assets, controls, and audit support.

You will play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information while supporting business initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Delivering accurate month-end and financial reporting outputs
• Preparing and reviewing balance sheet reconciliations
• Maintaining and enhancing financial controls
• Supporting internal and external audit processes
• Contributing to statutory financial reporting requirements
• Supporting tax compliance obligations
• Managing and supporting fixed asset accounting activities
• Providing financial accounting subject matter expertise to projects and stakeholders
• Analysing accounting issues and implementing practical solutions
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation
• Assisting with the ongoing development of accounting policies, procedures and frameworks

Role Requirements

To Be Successful In This Role You Will Bring

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
• CA ANZ membership or an equivalent professional accounting qualification
• Experience working within a large and complex finance function
• Strong ERP systems experience
• Sound knowledge of tax compliance requirements
• Good understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks
• A continuous improvement mindset with an interest in automation and process enhancement