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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 finance16 days ago

    Management Accountant

    MAS - Medical Assurance Society

    Kapiti
    Full time

    Preparing monthly results · Producing management reports · Supporting budgeting processes

    Retirement savings
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Project Accountant

    Fisher & Paykel Healthcare · 5001+ employees

    A world leader in designing, manufacturing, and marketing medical devices for respiratory care, acute care surgery, and sleep apnea treatment.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Analysing business performance · Evaluating investment outcomes · Developing financial reporting

    3+ yrs3–5 years’ finance experience; strong business partnering experience; advanced Excel skills; experience analysing and reporting on large data sets; CA qualified, working towards CA qualification, or equivalent professional accounting qualification

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Senior Systems Accountant

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Administering finance systems · Supporting ERP implementation · Developing financial reports

    FMIS system administration experience; experience writing and maintaining SQL queries and SSRS reports; strong finance background; advanced Excel skills; experience delivering user training; finance systems implementation or upgrade experience; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance19 days ago

    Assistant Accountant

    Farro · 201-1000 employees

    Auckland's inspirational and quality food market, passionate about supporting local producers and creating memorable food experiences.

    Grey Lynn, Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeEntry level

    Preparing month-end reports · Reconciling balance sheets · Supporting budgeting and forecasting

    2+ yrsTertiary qualification in accounting or finance; at least two years' accounting or finance experience; working towards CA or CPA; strong Excel skills; experience with Xero or similar accounting system.

  • Accounting and finance18 days ago

    Assistant Accountant - Fixed Term (Maternity Cover)

    Qube · 5001+ employees

    A nationwide service provider offering cargo logistics, stevedoring, marshalling, transportation, warehousing, and IT solutions.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Assisting month-end processes · Preparing financial reports · Reconciling ledger accounts

    Previous Assistant Accountant or similar finance-role experience; CA or CPA qualification or working towards completion; eligible to work in New Zealand; pass pre-employment medical, drug test and ACC & MOJ Criminal History Check

  • Accounting and finance19 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    Xero · 5001+ employees

    A global software company providing cloud-based accounting tools for small businesses.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering month-end close · Supporting financial reporting · Improving accounting processes

    Chartered Accountant qualification or working toward one

  • Accounting and finance19 days ago

    Junior Accountant - Tauranga - April 2027 start

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Internship

    Preparing annual accounts · Responding to client queries · Supporting client relationships

    Recent high school graduate or first-year accounting student at a university, tertiary institution, or through the CAANZ CA Fundamentals pathway; plans to obtain a Chartered Accountant qualification

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance22 days ago

    Accountant

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Tauranga, Bay of Plenty
    Full time

    Preparing financial statements · Preparing income tax returns · Resolving compliance issues

    Relevant professional accounting experience; working towards completion of or completed a tertiary degree in Accounting; competent user of MS Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint and accounting systems

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance23 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Writing test prompts · Reviewing AI output · Writing correct answers

    CPA, ACCA, equivalent training, or professional accounting experience; comfort across bookkeeping, financial reporting, or tax; clear written English

  • Accounting and finance23 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Drafting tax prompts · Reviewing AI outputs · Writing correct treatments

    Hands-on corporate, individual, or provision tax experience; comfort tracing positions to the code and current guidance; clear written English

  • Accounting and finance23 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Drafting audit prompts · Reviewing AI output · Writing correct approaches

    Public accounting experience in audit, assurance, or tax; comfort with GAAP and GAAS; clear written English

  • Accounting and finance23 days ago
    New Zealand
    Full time

    Drafting accounting prompts · Reviewing AI outputs · Writing correct treatments

    Hands-on corporate accounting or controllership experience; comfort with GAAP, the close process and consolidations; clear written English

  • Accounting and finance23 days ago

    Senior Financial Assets Accountant

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing asset accounting · Supporting ERP implementation · Preparing asset disclosures

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Assistant Accountant

    EC Markets Financial Limited · 201-1000 employees

    A financial services company offering accounting and finance roles.

    Auckland
    OnsitePart timeEntry level

    Maintaining financial records · Performing reconciliations · Preparing audit documents

    Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or currently studying); strong English and Mandarin communication; attention to detail; accounting principles knowledge; Microsoft Office proficiency, especially Excel.

  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Accountant

    MB Century Ltd

    Waikato
    Full time

    Preparing financial reports · Managing tax compliance · Supporting business decisions

    CA qualification and current professional membership; several years’ experience in a commercial accounting environment; eligible to work in NZ

  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Management Accountant

    Silverstripe · 51-200 employees

    A technology company that builds and supports digital products and services.

    Wellington
    HybridFull timeMid level

    Preparing management reports · Developing budgets and forecasts · Optimizing financial systems

    3+ yrsCA/CPA qualified or equivalent; 3+ years finance or management accounting experience; strong accounting principles; experience with Xero, WorkflowMax, Spotlight Reporting; analytical and communication skills.

  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Project Accountant

    Watercare Services Limited

    Auckland
    Full time

    Owning project financial performance · Leading forecasting cycles · Providing financial insights

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Quantity Surveying, Engineering or a related discipline; around 5+ years' project accounting, capital programme finance or project financial management experience; experience in infrastructure, utilities, construction or large capital delivery; experience with ERP platforms and project controls systems

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance25 days ago

    Financial Accountant

    Invercargill City Council

    Invercargill, Southland
    Full timeSenior

    Delivering consolidated annual report · Liaising with external auditors · Preparing tax returns

    5+ yrsBachelor of Commerce majoring in accounting or equivalent tertiary qualification; Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Chartered Accountant designation; minimum 5 years’ postgraduate financial and/or management accounting experience in large, complicated organisations; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance25 days ago

    Senior Management Accountant

    Kāinga Ora - Homes and Communities

    Wellington
    Full time

    Providing financial reporting · Forecasting business performance · Budgeting across business groups

    5+ yrsCA/CPA qualified; relevant tertiary qualification; 5 or more years of post-qualification work experience

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Senior Accountant

    Findex · 1001-5000 employees

    An Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial statements · Managing client relationships · Coaching junior team members

    Proven accounting experience in public practice, CA/CPA qualification underway, strong accounting software foundation, confidence preparing financial statements and tax returns, team-first attitude.

    Study support
  • Accounting and finance26 days ago

    Senior Accountant

    Hunter Campbell

    Auckland
    Contract

    Preparing month-end journals · Supporting group consolidations · Preparing audit files

    4+ yrsCA/CPA qualified; 4+ years’ post-qualification experience in a senior accounting role; experience in group consolidations and statutory reporting; strong Excel and ERP systems experience; available immediately or at short notice

  • Accounting and finance26 days ago

    Government Reporting Accountant

    The Treasury - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Preparing financial statements · Producing fiscal forecasts · Providing accounting advice

    2+ yrsChartered Accountant qualification; at least two years of post-qualification financial accounting or auditing experience

  • Accounting and finance27 days ago

    Systems Accountant

    The Warehouse Group · 5001+ employees

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

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Identifying process improvements · Defining stakeholder needs · Implementing finance projects

    Experience implementing or supporting finance core systems

  • Accounting and finance27 days ago

    Assistant Accountant

    Hunter Campbell

    Auckland
    Full time

    Managing accounts payable · Preparing bank reconciliations · Filing tax returns

    Accounting qualification completed or in progress; experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar finance role; strong AP and payment run experience; practical knowledge of NZ GST requirements; strong Excel and ERP systems skills

  • Accounting and finance28 days ago

    Financial Accountant | Kaikaute Ahumoni

    Department of Conservation (DOC)

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering financial accounting · Leading financial reporting · Improving financial processes

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting; experience in financial accounting, financial reporting, asset accounting, taxation and reconciliations; financial auditing skills; strong Microsoft Excel skills; valid NZ work visa covering employment duration

  • Accounting and finance30 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Preparing management accounts · Overseeing account reconciliations · Supporting budgeting processes

    3+ yrs3+ years' commercial accounting experience; intermediate-to-advanced Excel and PowerBI; journal, reconciliation and month-end reporting experience; data-to-insight experience; budgeting and forecasting support; sector experience; supplier rebates, trading terms or promotional funding exposure

    Parental leaveGenerous leave

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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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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.

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