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Accountant jobs in New Zealand.

56 open roles, 13 posted this week, most paying $120k to $140k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Senior Management Accountant

    JacksonStone & Partners

    Wellington
    $120k-$140k a yearFull timeMid level

    Delivering budgeting forecasts · Preparing performance reporting · Providing financial analysis

    CA/CPA qualified; relevant work experience in FP&A roles; advanced Excel and Power Point skills

  • Accounting and finance2 days ago

    Intermediate Accountant

    BDO in New Zealand

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    2+ yrsMinimum 2 years’ experience in business advisory at a New Zealand accounting firm; undergraduate degree in accounting or similar; currently residing in New Zealand with the right to work

    Study support
  • Accounting and finance3 days ago

    Senior Financial Accountant

    Apex Group Ltd · 5001+ employees

    A global fund administration and middle office solutions provider.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing accounting packages · Preparing annual financial statements · Assisting audit processes

    2+ yrsQualified Accountant; at least two years of relevant experience in the Financial Services industry

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading month end · Managing balance sheet reconciliations · Managing indirect tax returns

    CA qualified (CPA or equivalent considered); Big 4 training or industry background; inventory-heavy accounting experience; thorough knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards; ERP systems experience

  • Accounting and finance3 days ago

    Assistant Accountant

    Harvey Norman · 5001+ employees

    A leading New Zealand retailer of quality products with outstanding customer service.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Reconciling general ledger · Preparing financial reports · Processing rent allocations

    3+ yrs3+ years accounting experience in medium to large organization; intermediate Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and communication skills; ability to manage deadlines; tertiary qualification in accounting preferred.

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago
    Wellington
    $120k-$140k a yearFull timeMid level

    Leading project budgeting · Delivering financial reporting · Analysing financial performance

    Experience providing financial management and accounting support within a large, complex project environment

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Gathering financial evidence · Analysing financial data · Preparing client reports

    2+ yrs2–3 years’ experience in forensic accounting, audit, investigations, disputes, restructuring or related professional services; Chartered Accountant qualification or close to completion; Certified Fraud Examiner qualification or willingness to obtain; advanced Excel skills

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Rebate Accountant

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

    New Zealand's largest general merchandise retailer across The Warehouse, Warehouse Stationery, and Noel Leeming.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing supplier rebates · Preparing balance reconciliations · Delivering month-end close activities

    Previous rebate accounting experience

  • Accounting and finance4 days ago

    Senior Financial Accountant

    New Zealand Defence Force · 5001+ employees

    A government agency responsible for New Zealand's defence and military capabilities.

    Wellington
    $157.4k-$183.4k a yearOnsiteFull timeSenior

    Preparing financial reports · Supporting team development · Managing audit processes

    Fully qualified Chartered Accountant with in-depth practical experience in finance/accounting in a large organization; experience with ERP and Business Intelligence systems; NZ citizenship or permanent residence with 10-year background history for security clearance.

    Retirement savings
  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Senior Financial Accountant

    Hamilton City Council · 1001-5000 employees

    A city council serving Hamilton, New Zealand, delivering services and projects to improve community wellbeing.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    $120k a yearHybridFull timeSenior

    Managing treasury activities · Preparing financial statements · Providing accounting advice

    12+ yrsBachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or commerce; CA ANZ or equivalent; 12+ years finance experience; 5+ years financial accounting; experience with senior leaders and auditors; strong accounting standards knowledge.

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance7 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    Jade Software Corporation · 201-1000 employees

    A technology company building software for financial crime prevention, dairy supply chain management, and critical business operations.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial reports · Reconciling balance sheets · Supporting audits

    CA ANZ, CPA Australia or equivalent professional accounting qualification; strong accounting principles, journals, reconciliations, financial reporting; numerical accuracy; attention to detail; Excel proficiency; ability to manage deadlines.

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Analysing financial datasets · Developing exception reporting · Investigating financial irregularities

    Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, data analytics or a related discipline, and/or appropriate professional accounting qualification or substantial equivalent experience; experience developing exception reporting, dashboards and analytical monitoring tools; experience supporting assurance, audit, compliance reviews or investigations

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Management Accountant

    Fulton Hogan · 5001+ employees

    A construction company focused on infrastructure, community wellbeing, and sustainable delivery.

    Wellington
    $90k-$100k a yearFull timeMid level

    Preparing monthly accounts · Supporting budgeting and forecasting · Maintaining financial data

    3+ yrsRelevant tertiary qualification; CA/CPA completed or in progress; at least 3 years’ post-qualification accounting, finance, or management accounting experience; pass pre-employment medical and drug screen

    Parental leaveRetirement savings
  • Accounting and finance9 days ago

    Management Accountant Christchurch

    DAVIN INDUSTRIES LIMITED

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Leading month-end processes · Preparing management reports · Partnering with operational leaders

    5+ yrsCA, CPA or equivalent professional qualification; degree in accounting or a related discipline; at least 5 years’ experience in a Management Accountant or similar commercial finance role; expertise in month-end reporting, budgeting, forecasting and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Accounting and finance9 days ago

    Assistant Accountant

    Hunter Campbell

    Auckland
    Part time

    Completing month-end processes · Reconciling accounts · Preparing tax returns

    3+ yrs3+ years’ experience in an assistant accountant or similar role; tertiary qualification in accounting or commerce; hands-on Xero experience; experience preparing GST, FBT and RWT returns

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Intermediate 2 | Senior Accountant - Wellington

    Grant Thornton New Zealand · 201-1000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services to dynamic organizations.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial statements · Reconciling bank statements · Building client relationships

    2+ yrs2-3 years' experience in a CA environment; progressing toward or holding CA or CPA qualification; proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, and Xero; strong analytical, communication, and time management skills; legally entitled to work in New Zealand.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance11 days ago

    Graduate Accountant

    Connetics · 201-1000 employees

    An energy company that designs, builds, and maintains electrical infrastructure across New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Supporting month-end close · Preparing journals and reconciliations · Assisting with GST and FBT returns

    Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or nearing completion; strong attention to detail and analytical skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; professionalism and confidentiality; pre-employment Ministry of Justice check and medical/drug test required.

  • Accounting and finance11 days ago

    Accountant- Fixed Term

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Preparing financial close entries · Managing fixed asset register · Processing bank payments

    3+ yrsBachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent; 3 years’ experience; month-end/year-end reconciliations and accounting processes in a medium-to-large organisation; working knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls and tax compliance

  • Accounting and finance11 days ago

    Accountant

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Processing financial transactions · Preparing balance sheet reconciliations · Maintaining the asset register

    Relevant accounting or auditing experience; financial accounting experience; month-end accounting experience including reconciliations and journals; experience working with large accounting systems

  • Accounting and finance11 days ago

    Senior Management Accountant

    SBS Bank · 201-1000 employees

    A 100% New Zealand member-owned bank focused on creating value for members and communities.

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeContractSenior

    Delivering financial information · Overseeing financial reporting · Supporting finance leadership

    Relevant accounting qualification with CAANZ membership preferred; strong experience producing management reporting to Board level; confident with accounting systems and financial reporting; strong Excel skills; fixed-term full-time up to 12 months.

  • Accounting and finance12 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Part time

    Supporting financial management · Preparing budgets and reports · Administering funding and grants

    Strong accounting background; proven experience; confidence using Xero or similar software; capable user of the MS software suite; commitment to using or learning Te Reo Māori

  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    InterGroup · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand infrastructure and industrial services business delivering essential services across the country.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial reports · Managing statutory accounts · Supporting budgeting and forecasting

    Tertiary education preferably in accounting; in-depth knowledge of GST, PAYE, FBT; experience with Microsoft Office and MYOB/Exonet or comparable financial system; stakeholder relationship experience; people management experience; CA qualification or working towards it preferred; D365 experience preferred.

  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing fixed assets · Overseeing land accounting · Improving finance systems

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting; experience in financial accounting, asset management, taxation and balance sheet reconciliations; proficiency with large ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel; knowledge of IFRS and accounting standards

  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Management Accountant

    OneSchool Global · 1001-5000 employees

    A global school network offering flexible relief teaching opportunities across New Zealand.

    Onehunga, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial reports · Supporting budgeting · Analyzing performance

    3+ yrsCA qualification or equivalent; 3-5 years' experience in management accounting; strong financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and budget variance analysis; advanced Excel; effective communication; practical and detail-oriented.

  • Accounting and finance13 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Maintaining master data · Resolving system discrepancies · Improving business processes

    3+ yrsAt least three years' experience in ERP master data, finance systems or business processes; ERP record maintenance experience; relevant Finance, Accounting or related qualification; knowledge of financial transactions and data controls; Excel, data analysis and reconciliation skills.

  • Accounting and finance13 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering financial reports · Preparing balance sheet reconciliations · Supporting audit processes

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline; CA ANZ membership or equivalent professional accounting qualification; experience in a large and complex finance function; strong ERP systems experience; sound knowledge of tax compliance requirements; understanding of financial controls and governance frameworks

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Senior Corporate Accountant

    Transpower New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Producing subsidiary statements · Supporting tax compliance · Preparing month-end reconciliations

    CA qualification or equivalent; knowledge and application of New Zealand and International Financial Reporting Standards; financial systems experience; current eligibility to work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Senior Systems Accountant

    Randstad New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Supporting system implementation · Validating data migration · Designing reporting solutions

    4+ yrsTertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; CA qualification; 4 years’ experience; finance systems administration experience; SSRS report design and SQL query experience; finance or ERP implementation or upgrade experience

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Management Accountant

    MAS - Medical Assurance Society

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Preparing financial reports · Supporting budget forecasts · Advising business leaders

    Retirement savings

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About accountant jobs in New Zealand

There are 56 roles open for accountant jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 13 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 49 full time, 3 part time and 3 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $120k to $140k a year.

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