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Accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand.

468 open roles, 118 posted this week, most paying $85k to $177k a year. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Assistant Manager / Manager - Enterprise Advisory

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Wellington
    Full time

    Managing client engagements · Delivering financial deliverables · Coaching and supervising staff

    4+ yrs4+ years of experience in a business advisory role

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Audit Senior

    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.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Planning audit assignments · Preparing audit files · Liaising with clients

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Managing audit engagements · Reviewing audit work · Coaching junior team members

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

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    AR Specialist

    EROAD · 201-1000 employees

    A global fleet management technology company providing integrated hardware and software solutions.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeContractMid level

    Reconciling customer accounts · Managing collections · Resolving billing issues

    2+ yrs2-3 years accounting or finance experience; strong account reconciliation skills; solid accounting principles; independent workload management; clear communication.

  • 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 finance6 days ago

    Sales Finance Lead

    Nestlé · 5001+ employees

    A global food and beverage company focused on nutrition, health, and wellness.

    Parnell, Auckland
    HybridFull timeMid levelManages people

    Partnering with sales teams · Managing trade investments · Providing commercial insights

    Strong commercial finance experience, partnering with sales/category/marketing teams, analytical capability, stakeholder management, leadership and coaching skills, full New Zealand working rights, pre-employment checks.

    Parental leaveGenerous leaveRetirement savings
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Operations Cost Analyst

    KiwiRail · 1001-5000 employees

    A rail and shipping company connecting New Zealand through sustainable services.

    Auckland
    OnsiteFull timeSenior

    Developing cost models · Generating cost-to-serve analytics · Analyzing operational cost drivers

    5+ yrs5-6 years relevant experience in financial analysis, management accounting, costing, or commercial analysis; advanced Excel and financial modelling; understanding of cost allocation and ABC; experience with large datasets and P&L analysis; relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent experience.

    Retirement savings
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Leading group cashflow forecasting · Managing consolidated reporting · Transforming finance systems

    Fully qualified accountant (CA, CPA or equivalent); proven Group FC or senior controllership experience in a multi-entity environment; FMCG or similarly commercially driven background

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Accounts Payable Officer

    Archway Recruitment

    Wellington
    Full timeSenior

    Processing creditor transactions · Preparing payment batches · Completing bank reconciliations

    2+ yrsAt least two years' experience in an Accounts Payable Officer role; strong written and verbal English communication skills

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Payroll & Administration Officer

    Ashburton District Council

    Ashburton, Canterbury
    Part time

    Processing payroll · Resolving timesheet queries · Improving administrative processes

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Sales Finance Lead

    Nestlé · 5001+ employees

    A global food and beverage company focused on nutrition, health, and wellness.

    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Partnering with Sales teams · Managing trade investments · Guiding financial forecasts

    Strong experience partnering with Sales, Category, Marketing and/or commercial teams; solid commercial finance experience; full New Zealand working rights

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Manager - Finance & Business Performance

    Rotorua Lakes Council · 201-1000 employees

    A local council providing building inspection and compliance services for the Rotorua community.

    Rotorua, Bay of Plenty
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading financial strategy · Supporting investment decisions · Managing financial stewardship

    Chartered Accountant with significant senior leadership experience, outstanding commercial and strategic acumen, and ability to lead through complexity and change.

  • 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 finance7 days ago

    Operational Risk and Compliance Manager

    Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on making Kiwis better off.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeSenior

    Providing risk advice · Managing compliance · Coordinating insurance renewal

    Extensive experience in operational risk, compliance or internal audit, ideally in financial services or Big 4; strong knowledge of risk frameworks and compliance; proven ability to influence senior leaders and drive improvements.

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Accounts Payable Administrator

    SLR Consulting · 1001-5000 employees

    A global environmental and sustainability consultancy making sustainability happen.

    Auckland
    HybridFull timeEntry level

    Processing supplier invoices · Maintaining supplier data · Supporting month-end close

    2+ yrs2+ years accounts payable experience, understanding of invoice processing and GST, strong attention to detail, intermediate to advanced Excel, and excellent communication skills.

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Advising senior leaders · Leading financial planning · Analysing commercial performance

    Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent; significant senior-level Finance Business Partnering or commercial finance experience

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Accounts Payable Administrator

    SLR Consulting · 1001-5000 employees

    A global environmental and sustainability consultancy making sustainability happen.

    Auckland
    Full timeEntry level

    Processing supplier invoices · Maintaining supplier records · Preparing payment runs

    2+ yrs2+ years of experience within a similar role; good understanding of invoice processing, GST and basic accounting principles; intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel

  • 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

    Regional Director – Waikato/New Plymouth

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    Full timeManages people

    Overseeing credit risk · Leading regional teams · Developing growth strategies

    Extensive leadership experience in Corporate, Institutional or Commercial Banking; proven record leading high-performing teams and delivering financial, customer and people outcomes; deep credit expertise; strong knowledge of corporate and commercial banking

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • 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 finance6 days ago

    Awhi Tū - Rangatahi Māori Banking Cadet

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Auckland
    Full time

    Rotating through teams · Building banking skills · Supporting customers and communities

    Completed Year 13; rangatahi Māori

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Finance Business Partner - Fixed Term

    SkyCity Entertainment Group

    Auckland
    ContractSenior

    Delivering financial reporting · Supporting budgeting and forecasting · Providing commercial advice

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, Commerce, Economics or related discipline; progress towards or completion of a CA qualification or equivalent; experience in financial reporting, management accounting, budgeting, forecasting or financial analysis

  • Accounting and finance5 days ago

    Payroll Solutions Assistant

    Findex · 1001-5000 employees

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

    Invercargill, Southland
    OnsiteFull timeNo experience needed

    Processing payroll transactions · Maintaining filing systems · Supporting reporting

    No prior payroll experience required; confidence with numbers, attention to detail, eagerness to learn, organizational skills, technology comfort, and teamwork.

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Financial Controller

    Sharesies · 201-1000 employees

    A financial services company enabling investment, saving, and wealth-building through KiwiSaver and other products.

    Wellington
    OnsiteFull timeContractSeniorManages people

    Leading finance control team · Managing accounting and tax · Ensuring regulatory compliance

    CA, CFA or equivalent qualification; experience establishing and leading finance operations; process-minded, analytical, detailed; legally entitled to work in New Zealand; Ministry of Justice criminal convictions check required.

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Director of Finance

    Hilton · 5001+ employees

    A global hospitality leader delivering exceptional guest experiences and workplace culture.

    Auckland
    Full timeManages people

    Managing finance operations · Leading financial planning · Overseeing financial reporting

    10+ yrsUniversity degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; 10 years' hotel finance experience including 3+ years in leadership; fluent written and spoken English; proficient in hotel systems and Microsoft Office

  • Accounting and finance6 days ago
    Auckland
    Full time

    Leading technical accounting research · Advising senior stakeholders · Preparing accounting documentation

    CA qualification or equivalent; strong technical accounting and external financial reporting experience; deep IFRS knowledge and experience applying accounting standards to complex, judgement-based matters

    Generous leaveRetirement savingsStudy support
  • Accounting and finance6 days ago

    Regional Director – Waikato/New Plymouth

    Westpac New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on building a fairer and stronger New Zealand for its people, customers, and communities.

    Hamilton, Waikato
    OnsiteFull timeSeniorManages people

    Leading regional team · Managing credit risk · Driving growth strategy

    Extensive leadership experience in corporate, institutional or commercial banking; deep credit expertise at Responsible Officer level or equivalent; proven record leading high-performing teams and delivering strong financial, customer and people outcomes.

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance7 days ago
    Auckland
    Full timeSenior

    Growing property portfolios · Collaborating with stakeholders · Optimising underwriting processes

    5+ yrsMinimum 5 years' underwriting or senior underwriting experience; proven outcome-driven underwriting and stakeholder collaboration; strong understanding of customer loyalty and retention strategies; proficiency in Office 365, AI technologies and relevant underwriting software tools

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance7 days ago

    Manager Enterprise Risk

    Kiwibank · 1001-5000 employees

    A New Zealand bank focused on making Kiwis better off.

    Auckland+1 more
    HybridFull timeContractMid level

    Developing risk frameworks · Providing trusted advice · Delivering insights

    Strong experience in enterprise risk management, ideally in financial services; proven ability to develop and improve risk frameworks; sound understanding of risk appetite and metrics; strong analytical and communication skills; GRC technology experience desirable.

About accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand

There are 468 roles open for accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 118 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 427 full time, 14 part time and 39 hybrid or remote.

Where the ad shows a salary, most pay $85k to $177k a year.

Most are in Auckland (219), Wellington (92) and Canterbury (46).

7 ads say the employer will support a visa.

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How many accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand are there right now?

There are 468 roles open for accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand on the SmartCVs job board, 118 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

How much do accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand pay?

Where the ad shows a salary, most accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand pay $85k to $177k a year. Not every ad shows one, so check each job, and use the Salary filter to see only the ones that do.

Where are most accounting and finance jobs in New Zealand?

Right now, most are in Auckland (219), Wellington (92) and Canterbury (46). Open a region to see its accounting and finance jobs.

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