Senior/Corporate Accountant

Permanent Corporate Accountant opportunity based in Central Wellington

Your new company

You'll be joining a well-established kiwi organisation which has an exceptional reputation for company culture and staff tenure. You'll be based at their modern central Wellington offices with great views and even greater people.

Your new role

You'll be working in a close-knit and friendly finance team who work in cohesion to ensure that the work is done to a high standard whilst also having a lot of fun along the way. With the business continuing to grow, the Finance Manager is now looking to bring on a Corporate Accountant to support the team. Duties and responsibilities will include:

  • Ensuring that all reconciliations and postings to the ledger are completed accurately and on a timely basis
  • Overseeing the AP/AR function to ensure timely processing and escalations as required
  • Preparing the management accounts by the 5th working day of each month
  • Monthly variance analysis and monitoring cashflow
  • Preparation of the statutory accounts in accordance with IFRS including IFRS 17
  • Supporting and managing the audit process to ensure a timely sign-off of all accounts.
  • Assisting in the preparation of the annual budgets
  • Preparation of full tax and compliance returns including year-end tax reporting
  • Preparation of payroll and payments to provide cover for the Payroll and Accounts Administrator when required

What you'll need to succeed

This role would be well suited to a candidate who is at least 2 years post-qualified and who has experience in a professional services related industry. This is a complex organisation so it is essential that you have prior experience working in New Zealand with a strong working knowledge of financial reporting (including IFRS) and taxation rules in relation to corporate taxes (Income tax, PAYE, FBT, and GST). I'm looking for someone who is genuine and authentic, someone who is passionate about their work, is inquisitive about what they do and driven by wanting to help others whilst having fun along the way.

What you'll get in return

As well as a generous remuneration package, this organisation offers heaps of corporate benefits, discounts and perks! To keep the culture positive and buzzy, they like everyone to work in the office but are flexible around start/finish and break times.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact me now on Madison.Allen@hays.net.nz / 048863834

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Business or Management Consultancy
Location
Wellington
Specialism
Senior Finance
Pay
$100,000 - $130,000 per annum
Ref:
2855105
Closing date
27 Mar 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Madison Allen, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Wellington
Level 9, 318 Lambton Quay

Telephone: 048863834

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