Group Financial Accountant

RealNZ; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Company perks and experiences

Job summary

RealNZ is seeking a Group Financial Accountant to join our finance team in Queenstown. This role balances technical accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement in a multi-entity environment.

You will prepare monthly management accounts, support year-end statements, and oversee GST, FBT, and income tax obligations while driving process optimisations. CA/CPA qualification or in progress, 3+ years experience, IFRS knowledge, and ERP experience (Navision/Business Central)

Qualifications

• CA/CPA qualification or working towards it.
• 3+ years of experience in financial accounting or audit.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS / NZ IFRS accounting standards.
• Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end financial statements, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with tax obligations including GST, FBT, and income tax.
• Analysing financial information and supporting decision-making across the business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and controls.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Proactive

Analytical

Education

CA/CPA qualification or working towards

Tools

Navision / Business Central

Job description

Help shape the financial future of RealNZ.

We'​r​e looking for a detail-focused and proactive Group Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified (or soon-to-be qualified) accountant who enjoys balancing technical accounting, financial reporting, compliance, and continuous improvement in a dynamic, multi-entity environment. Based on strong financial fundamentals, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and supporting the ongoing success of the business.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing monthly management accounts and supporting financial reporting.
• Maintaining general ledger integrity, including journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Supporting year-end financial statements, audits, and compliance requirements.
• Assisting with tax obligations including GST, FBT, and income tax.
• Analysing financial information and supporting decision‑making across the business.
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems, processes, and controls.
• Working collaboratively with the wider Finance team to deliver accurate and timely results.

What You'll Bring

• CA/CPA qualified or working towards qualification.
• 3+ years' experience in financial accounting or audit.
• Sound knowledge of IFRS/NZ IFRS accounting standards.
• Exposure to direct and indirect tax compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Experience with ERP systems, ideally Navision or Business Central.
• A proactive mindset, excellent organisation skills, and a passion for continuous improvement.

What's in it for you?

• You'll join a business that's committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences, supporting our people, protecting our environment, and making a positive impact in the communities where we operate.
• Enjoy some incredible staff perks! Bring a friend along to experience RealNZ's unforgettable adventures at a fantastic discount. Explore the Te Anau Glowworm Caves, cruise Milford & Doubtful Sound, dine at the famous Walter Peak and discover Rakiura. It's an amazing opportunity to experience the best of New Zealand without breaking the bank
• This is a Fixed term role for 12 months

Real People, Real Places, Real Experiences. Welcome To Real.

When's the best time to join the Real whānau? Now's good.

We're the conservation business that's enabled by tourism. We're helping the world, one guest at a time, fall in love with conservation. We're inspiring people to leave their places in better conditions than when we found them. We channel a guest‑centric approach that fuels our genuine promise to deliver Aotearoa's most unforgettable experiences.

It's our workplace environment that makes careers at RealNZ more exciting than the regular job. Working for Real could mean you're based anywhere between a secluded island, a scenic fiord, and a snow‑capped maunga. Our people, places, and workdays are a great and diverse mixture. It keeps us on our toes and adds value and passion to our work.

At RealNZ, we're committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion. Guided by our values of Pono (Keep it real) and He waka eke noa (We're all in this together), we embrace and celebrate the unique perspectives and experiences that make our team stronger. Everyone is welcome here.

Company RealNZ Reference # 44413

Location(s): Queenstown, Te Anau, Wanaka

Job level(s): Experienced, Management

Work type(s): Fixed Term - Full Time