Financial Accountant

Newly created Financial Accountant role for an experienced finance professional
Financial Accountant – Tauranga
Full‑time | Permanent Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established Tauranga business seeking a skilled Financial Accountant to join their finance team.
This role suits someone technically strong, adaptable, and excited about the future of finance — including AI tools, and smarter ways of working. A Big 4 background will be highly regarded.


The Opportunity

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls. You will also play a key role in improving processes and supporting system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare monthly financial statements and complete month‑end tasks
  • Perform balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assist with annual financial statements and external audit
  • Prepare GST, FBT, and other tax returns
  • Support income tax calculations and liaise with advisors
  • Maintain the general ledger, fixed asset register, and intercompany transactions
  • Strengthen internal controls and ensure policy compliance
  • Identify process improvements and support automation/AI initiatives
  • Provide financial insights and support to internal teams

About You

  • Degree in Accounting/Finance
  • CA/CPA qualified or working towards it
  • 3–6+ years’ experience, ideally including Big 4
  • Strong understanding of NZ accounting standards and tax with practical NZ experience
  • Confident with ERP systems and advanced Excel
  • High attention to detail and strong analytical skills
  • Clear communicator who can explain financial information simply
  • Forward‑thinking, open to change, and comfortable with new technology and AI tools

Why This Role?

  • Join a supportive, professional finance team
  • Work in a business that values improvement and innovation
  • Opportunity to influence processes and contribute to modernising finance
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Strong and developing work flow, culture and goals



If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Healthcare & Medical
Location
Tauranga
Specialism
Accounting Support
Ref:
2993375
Closing date
15 May 2026

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Emma Leat, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Tauranga
Shared Commerce House, Bay Shopping Centre, 65 Chapel Street

Telephone: 078094384

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