Music Industry Accountant — Part-Time, Auckland

Recorded Music New Zealand Limited; Auckland; On-site; NZD 56,000 - 88,000; Part time

Job summary

Recorded Music NZ is seeking an experienced, qualified Accountant to join our Grey Lynn team in Auckland. You will be responsible for accurate and timely financial and management accounting across the organisation, shaping processes as a new role, and supporting internal controls and governance.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, improving systems, preparing regular management reporting, and assisting with year-end external audit while maintaining strong relationships

Qualifications

• CA membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).
• At least five years’ experience as an in-house accountant.
• Experience with Acumatica ERP and reporting tools.
• Advanced Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
• Strong understanding of international accounting standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing regular management reporting and monthly music sales market reporting.
• Leading systems improvements and process automation projects, including AI integrations.
• Maintaining the general ledger including journals, balance sheet and bank reconciliations, and assisting with year-end external audit and financial reporting.
• Overseeing accounts payable and receivable activities, including monitoring collections and supporting distribution payments to rights holders.
• Managing the organisation's cash position, including banking activities and oversight of term deposit investments.
• Acting as the key finance contact during periods when the Head of Finance and Operations is on leave, ensuring continuity of financial operations and support.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Education

CA membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ)

5+ years in-house accounting experience

Tools

Acumatica ERP

Reporting tools

Job description

Recorded Music NZ is seeking an experienced, qualified Accountant to join our Grey Lynn team in Auckland. You will be responsible for accurate and timely financial and management accounting across the organisation, shaping processes as a new role, and supporting internal controls and governance.

You will work closely with the Head of Finance and Operations, improving systems, preparing regular management reporting, and assisting with year-end external audit while maintaining strong relationships