Financial Accountant, Christchurch

Add expected salary to your profile for insights. The Organisation: This is an exceptional opportunity to join a values-driven New Zealand organisation with a rich legacy and an exciting future. With an international footprint and a strong reputation for purpose-led work, the business is entering a period of transformation—investing in systems, structure, and people to support sustainable growth.Known for its passionate team culture, you'll be working in a small finance team of 3 people. This organisation is well-established yet forward-thinking, offering the chance to contribute meaningfully to its evolving finance function at a critical time of development. While you'll be responsible for meeting tax obligations, this role also offers a genuine opportunity to grow your commercial accounting skills through involvement in sales reporting, management insights, performance analysis, and supporting the implementation of a new finance system.Role Purpose: This newly created Financial Accountant position is pivotal to the organisation’s financial evolution. Reporting to the CFO, the role is responsible for financial and management reporting, tax obligations, and supporting systems improvement initiatives. It’s an ideal next step for a qualified accountant with approximately 2 to 3 years of commercial experience who’s readyto step into a broad, hands-on role within a progressive and values-led organisation.Key Responsibilities Prepare monthly and annual financial statements for five active entities Ensure compliance with NZ IFRS and other relevant accounting standards Produce insightful monthly reports for internal decision-making Partner with leaders to deliver accurate and timely financial insightsManage all tax filings including GST, FBT, PAYE, and income tax Contribute to financial systems implementation projects Drive automation and streamline financial processes Work closely across departments and with external partners Person Specification Qualifications&Experience CA/CPA qualified (or equivalent) 2+ years’ post-qualification commercial accounting experience Exposure to systems implementation or improvements is a plus Skills&Attributes Solid technical accounting and analytical capability Excellent communication and relationship-building skills Proactive, professional, and detail-oriented Able to operate independently while fostering team collaboration What’s on Offer A meaningful role in an organisation with a truly global reachA supportive and values-led culture focused on impact and innovation A chance to help shape the finance function during an exciting growth phase For further information please contact either Tom Askham on 021 390 689 or or Julie Paalvast 021 220 9987 or do your skills match this job? Sign in and update your profile to get insights. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? Do you have reconciliations experience? To help fast track investigation, please include here any other relevant details that prompted you to report this job ad as fraudulent / misleading / discriminatory.What can I earn as a Financial Accountant? #J-18808-Ljbffr