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Accounting and finance jobs in Wellington.

92 open roles, 20 posted this week, most paying $89k to $159k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Accounting and finance11 days ago
    Wellington
    $170k-$180k a yearFull time

    Developing financial policies · Providing strategic advice · Coordinating research and modelling

    7+ yrsAt least seven years’ experience in finance, financial policy, funding or financial strategy, including three years providing senior-level strategic advice in a large or complex organisation; eligibility to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance11 days ago

    Actuarial Advisor or Analyst II

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering actuarial analysis · Modelling ACC's Scheme · Providing decision-making advice

    2+ yrsAt least 2 years' relevant actuarial experience (4 years expected for Advisor); 3 initial actuarial exams for Analyst II or all initial exams for Advisor; active membership of the New Zealand Society of Actuaries or equivalent; New Zealand work rights

    Retirement savings
  • 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 finance10 days ago

    Actuarial Advisor or Analyst II

    ACC New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A trusted organization providing care, supporting recovery, and promoting injury prevention in New Zealand.

    Wellington+1 more
    $77.5k-$143.0k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing actuarial analysis · Developing models · Supporting decision-making

    2+ yrsAt least two years' relevant actuarial experience (four for Advisor), completion of at least three initial actuarial exams (all for Advisor), active membership of NZ Society of Actuaries or equivalent, and New Zealand work rights.

    Retirement savings
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Financial Analyst - FBP

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Supporting month end · Delivering financial reporting · Preparing budgets and forecasts

    Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, economics or similar; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Providing commercial insights · Leading finance team · Reporting business performance

    10+ yrs10 years' commercial finance experience; approximately 4 years in a leadership role; experience partnering within a manufacturing environment; FP&A expertise across forecasting, planning, modelling and decision support

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Expression of Interest

    Opteon AUS & NZ

    Paraparaumu, Wellington
    Full time

    Relevant qualifications and/or valuation industry experience

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance12 days ago

    Payroll Coordinator - Part Time

    Trade Me · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand online marketplace connecting people to buy, sell, and transact.

    Wellington
    HybridPart timeMid level

    Reviewing payroll variances · Processing PAYE payments · Coordinating with payroll provider

    Proven payroll processing or finance operations experience; understanding of Holidays Act 2003; high attention to detail; clear communication; proficiency with Google Workspace; MYOB PayGlobal or outsourced payroll experience advantageous.

    Generous leave
  • 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 finance13 days ago

    Intern

    The Treasury · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    $60k-$65k a yearOnsiteFull timeContractInternshipNo experience needed

    Conducting stocktake · Compiling catalogue · Analyzing indemnities

    Right to work in New Zealand; ability to work from Wellington office; recent or soon-to-be graduate; strong collaboration, curiosity, and adaptability.

  • Accounting and finance13 days ago

    Senior Rates Officer

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

    A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Managing rates enquiries · Following up overdue accounts · Providing technical guidance

    Experience in rates administration, revenue collection, credit control or related financial services; ability to interpret and apply legislation, policies and procedures; experience resolving complex customer enquiries and financial discrepancies; intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills

  • Accounting and finance13 days ago

    Intern

    The Treasury - New Zealand

    Wellington
    Full time

    Conducting indemnity stocktakes · Compiling a digital catalogue · Analysing indemnity risk

    Right to work in New Zealand; able to work from the Wellington office

  • 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 finance13 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading client portfolios · Delivering advisory engagements · Originating new business

    Extensive accounting, tax and advisory experience; experience with complex privately owned businesses; relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance13 days ago

    Senior Rates Officer

    Hutt City Council · 201-1000 employees

    A city council building a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all people thrive.

    Lower Hutt, Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Managing rates administration · Resolving customer enquiries · Supporting revenue collection

    Experience in rates administration, revenue collection, credit control or related financial services; ability to interpret legislation; strong communication and organizational skills; intermediate Microsoft Word and Excel skills.

  • Accounting and finance15 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Leading audit engagements · Preparing client reports · Managing audit teams

    2+ yrs2+ years’ experience as an Audit Manager; experience working in a Big 4 audit environment; strong technical audit and statutory reporting expertise; deep knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Presenting audit findings · Reviewing written advice · Making client recommendations

    3+ yrs3 to 4 years audit experience in a corporate CA environment; demonstrated ability with IFRS and International/NZ accounting standards; sound Excel skills

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    BAS Manager

    Baker Tilly Staples Rodway · 201-1000 employees

    A leading business advisory firm offering extensive services to clients, focused on creating enduring success for community, clients, and team.

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Managing accountants · Reviewing compliance work · Advising business clients

    5+ yrsFully qualified Chartered Accountant; at least five years of relevant experience

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Senior Manager Audit and Integrity

    New Zealand Transport Agency · 1001-5000 employees

    A government agency focused on transport system development and portfolio management.

    Wellington+1 more
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading audit programmes · Managing integrity function · Building team capability

    Extensive experience leading internal audit, assurance or integrity functions in a large complex environment; relevant tertiary qualification in business, accounting or finance; professional assurance qualification such as CIA, CA or CPA; legal right to work in New Zealand.

  • 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
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Financial Analyst - Cost Recovery

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full time

    Delivering financial reporting · Building financial models · Analysing performance drivers

    Relevant qualification in finance, economics, business or similar, or equivalent work experience; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Senior Manager Audit and Integrity

    NZ Transport Agency Waka Kotahi

    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Leading audit programmes · Overseeing integrity investigations · Developing specialist teams

    Relevant tertiary qualification in business, accounting, finance or a related discipline; CIA, CA or CPA; extensive experience leading internal audit, assurance or integrity functions; legal right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Senior Advisor Assurance

    Oranga Tamariki—Ministry for Children · 5001+ employees

    A government intelligence agency dedicated to protecting New Zealand and its people from security threats.

    Wellington
    ContractSenior

    Providing assurance advice · Leading audit engagements · Supporting audit planning

    2+ yrsAt least two years’ experience; relevant tertiary qualification or knowledge gained through relevant experience

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago
    Wellington
    Full time

    Analysing financial performance · Preparing budgets and forecasts · Communicating financial insights

    Experience in financial reporting, performance analysis, budgeting and forecasting; advanced Excel and reporting capability; experience in a large, complex environment

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago
    Wellington
    Full timeManages people

    Ensuring financial reporting integrity · Delivering technical accounting advice · Maintaining financial controls

    Strong knowledge of government financial management legislation, policies and practices, including public sector reporting requirements and machinery of government processes; experience preparing financial statements and supporting external reporting in a large, complex organisation; leadership experience leading financial accounting teams

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Principal Payroll Advisor

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Reviewing payroll calculations · Guiding payroll advisors · Managing payroll issues

    Right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Finance Officer

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Contract

    Processing supplier invoices · Preparing credit card statements · Supporting month-end reconciliations

    Experience in an Accounts Payable position

  • 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

About accounting and finance jobs in Wellington

There are 92 roles open for accounting and finance jobs in Wellington on the SmartCVs job board, 20 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 82 full time, 1 part time and 5 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $89k to $159k a year.

That's 92 of the 470 accounting and finance jobs across New Zealand.

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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