Project Accountant - 3 year Fixed Term

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 95,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Archway Recruitment seeks a Project Accountant for a crucial three-year programme. This role offers a unique opportunity for a developing accountant to enhance their skills while overseeing financial transactions and ensuring compliance with accounting standards in a supportive environment.

Benefits

3-year fixed-term role

2–3 days a week WFH flexibility

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills necessary.
• Grounding in Public Sector or Crown Entity accounting is preferred.
• Audit experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage all financial transactions related to the project.
• Develop new templates and workpapers meeting accounting standards.

Skills

Excel

Understanding of accounting standards

Audit processes

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Management reporting

Education

CA-qualified or near-qualified accountant

Job description

Archway Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Project Accountant for a critical three-year programme of work. This is a perfect opportunity for a developing accountant looking to build a well-rounded finance skill set in a role that blends financial control, business partnering, and audit-ready reporting.

About The Organisation

This organisation delivers vital public services and is currently undertaking a major, multi-year programme of work. The finance team is experienced, collaborative, and committed to high standards. They now need a confident Project Accountant to join them and support the financial management of this important initiative.

The Role

The Project Accountant will support the Finance Manager and wider team over the next three years as they deliver this organisation-wide programme. You’ll manage all financial transactions related to the project, while helping develop new templates, workpapers, and processes that meet current accounting standards and audit expectations.

This is a varied, hands-on role that will evolve over time – offering exposure to:

• Financial and management accounting
• Budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis
• Business partnering with project leads
• Audit-preparedness and technical accounting compliance
  
  

There’s genuine opportunity for the role to grow with you, making it ideal for someone early in their accounting career.

Role Requirements

We’re looking for a CA-qualified or near-qualified accountant with strong Excel skills and some grounding in Public Sector or Crown Entity accounting. Audit experience is a bonus, especially if you’re now looking to move into an internal finance role.

You’ll Be Someone Who

• Understands accounting standards and audit processes
• Is comfortable working with variance analysis, financial reporting and management reporting reporting
• Can work independently while supporting non-finance staff
• Is eager to learn and take on new challenges as the project evolves
  
  

What’s in it for You?

• $95K–$101K salary (depending on experience)
• 3-year fixed-term role
• 2–3 days a week WFH flexibility
• Work under an experienced leaders who’ll support your development
• Build a well-rounded accounting skill set
  
  

Contact All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity, please contact Sam Dick – email [e-mail] or phone [phone].