Company Accountant

Hands-on, autonomous role where you lead the full finance function, and make a real impact in this company.

Tō kamupene hou | Your new company

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Company Accountant to lead the finance function in a busy contracting environment. This role suits someone who enjoys variety, ownership, and being the go‑to person for all things finance.

Tō tūranga hou | Your new role

You’ll manage end‑to‑end finance processes, deliver accurate financial reporting and support operational teams with job costing and project profitability analysis. This is a sole‑charge position with one direct report, ideal for someone confident running daily finance operations and ensuring compliance across the business.

  • Produce monthly and annual financial results, supporting schedules, and year-end packs for external accountants
  • Perform Balance Sheet reconciliations and contract retention reconciliations
  • Manage budgeting, forecasting, cash flow, and statutory returns (GST, PAYE, Companies Office)
  • Work with Project Managers and QS teams to monitor job costing, WIP, and project margins
  • Handle cash book processing, bank/credit card reconciliations, and payment/receipting
  • Oversee Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions
  • Process weekly payroll
  • Manage vehicle fleet administration (servicing, WOF, RUC, fuel cards)
  • Maintain asset registers and depreciation schedules
  • Perform general administrative tasks as required

Ngā uara me ngā pūkenga e angitu ai koe | What you'll need to succeed

  • Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CA/CPA preferred
  • 5+ years’ full‑cycle accounting – experienced in preparing financial statements and management accounts for SMEs
  • 3+ years’ payroll experience for 50–100 staff
  • Strong knowledge of NZ accounting standards and payroll legislation
  • Experience with job costing and operational finance
  • Confident leading the finance function in a sole‑charge role
  • Proficient with Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or similar
  • Strong Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, reporting)
  • Construction or Trades & Services industry experience is an advantage
  • Commercially minded and proactive
  • Strong communicator with excellent attention to detail
  • Able to multitask and thrive in a busy environment
  • A problem‑solver with a “can‑do” attitude

Me aha koe ināianei | 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 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 on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Construction
Location
Christchurch
Specialism
Senior Finance
Ref:
2977704

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Rachel Dick, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Christchurch
Level 2, 104 Victoria Street, Christchurch Central

Telephone: 036695725

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