8 Accounting jobs in New Zealand

About Nature Pac

Nature Pac is a New Zealand-owned supplier of plant-based, eco-friendly food-service packaging. Our products are designed to be recyclable, compostable and biodegradable, helping businesses across Aotearoa transition to lower-impact packaging. Our head office and warehouse are in Lower Hutt, Wellington.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially astute Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of our finance function in a fast-growing distribution/manufacturing environment. You will safeguard financial integrity, sharpen decision-making through incisive reporting, and strengthen controls as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform month-end close: journals, accruals, prepayments, GL and balance-sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare accurate management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and board-ready KPI packs (e.g., gross margin, stock turns, DSO).
• Prepare budgets and rolling forecasts; manage cash-flow, AR/AP, credit control and supplier terms.
• Oversee inventory accounting and COGS (SKU costing, landed-cost allocations, cycle counts, variances).
• Lead tax compliance (GST, PAYE/withholding, FBT) and liaise with IRD and external advisors.
• Coordinate annual accounts and audit/review processes.
• Enhance internal controls, finance policies, and systems (Xero/ERP) for scale and audit-readiness.
• Provide decision support on pricing, tenders, promotions, procurement and freight/logistics, including business cases for capex.

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting (or closely related field).
• Working knowledge of New Zealand accounting standards (NZ IFRS).
• A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification experience is required; exposure to FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing, or distribution environments is highly regarded.
• Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and confidence with Xero/ERP and inventory modules.
• Sound understanding of NZ tax obligations (GST, PAYE, FBT) and financial reporting.
• Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, with a continuous-improvement mindset.

Why Nature Pac?

• Meaningful mission in sustainable packaging that helps New Zealand businesses lower their footprint. 
• Influence and autonomy to shape finance, reporting, and systems in a growing company.
• Competitive remuneration: $68 - $70 per hour, with full-time stability (35+ hours/week).
• Supportive team culture and genuine cross-functional collaboration.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be an excellent fit for the role.

Equal Opportunity: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Assistant Accountant with advanced Excel to join this large and very busy organisation located in Grafton - car park provided.

This role will have an ASAP start until the end of January with possible extension. 

The main purpose of this role will be to perform business support and accounting duties to support a Capital Projects team within a large healthcare organisation.

Duties include:

• Preparing and posting general ledger/project journals
• Assisting with the preparation and population of monthly reporting packages for projects and the programme as a whole
• Assisting with the preparation and population of monthly balance sheet reconciliations for capital WIP and retentions
• Ensuring reports are accurate, relevant, timely, with robust analysis, financial prudence and clear strategic intent
• Assisting with other financial tasks and project work as requested
• Providing backup and assistance to the Management Accountants
• Verifying and complete requisition requests with appropriate support documents within agreed timeframe
• Ensuring purchase orders are raised within budget limits and monitor projects commitment and spending to date
• Assist to resolve day to day financial issues

To be considered you will have:

• Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting and/or business
• Minimum 2 years experience in an assistant accountant in a medium to large organisation
• Membership of CAANZ (or equivalent) is desirable
• Experience in supporting large project finances in a large organisation
• Excellent MS Office skills and advanced Excel 
• Oracle financials experience and advantage
• Excellent communication, verbal and written
• Deadline driven and good attention to detail

If you feel this would be the perfect fit for you then don’t miss out on this opportunity. APPLY NOW to be considered.

Are you an organized, proactive adminisration professional looking for a flexible, part-time temporary role for the next 3 months?

We’re seeking a reliable and physically capable Admin/Accounts Assistant  to cover maternity leave for a dynamic team based in St Johns. This is a fantastic opportunity to bring your AP/AR expertise and customer service skills to a busy office with a supportive environment.

This role will be working 4 hours per day, 2 days per week (ideally Tuesday and Wednesday), and this may increase to 3-4 days per week.

What you’ll be doing:

• Processing Accounts Payable invoices and managing monthly payment schedules
• Handling Accounts Receivable invoicing and customer statements
• Managing NZ dispatch duties, including lifting packages up to 25kgs
• Arranging freight documents and other shipment-related tasks
• Providing exceptional customer service by responding to pricing enquiries, quotes, and lead time requests
• Answering phone calls and supporting the Office Manager with general admin tasks

What we’re looking for:

• Strong experience in administration, particularly AP/AR processing
• Experience with Accredo is a big plus
• Physically fit and comfortable lifting packages as part of your role
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Flexibility to increase hours if needed (potential to work up to 3 or 4 days/week)
• A team player who can multitask and follow instructions effectively

If you’re ready to jump into a varied temporary role and contribute to a thriving team, we want to hear from you!

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join our team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers and has a strong sense of accuracy and organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain and manage financial records using accounting software 

• Handle accounts payable and receivable

• Reconcile bank statements and financial discrepancies

• Prepare GST returns and assist with tax filings

• Process payroll and maintain employee records

• Generate monthly financial reports for management

• Assist with budgeting and financial forecasting

• Ensure compliance with relevant financial regulations and standards

Requirements:

• Relevant qualification or relevant experience 

• Excellent attention to detail and time management

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• A relevant qualification in accounting or finance is preferred

working hours: 30 to 40 hours per week

Why Join Us?

• Supportive work environment

• Opportunities for growth and development

Any NZ Citizen or resident or any work visa holders can apply for this position  

**Date Posted:**

**Country:**
New Zealand
**Location:**
LOC8002: 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, 8051 NZ, 115 Orchard Road, Christchurch, Christchurch,
8051 New Zealand
**Position Role Type:**
Unspecified
_This is an exciting opportunity for someone in their early accounting career and suits a person who wants to develop, learn, and grow with the role. You will take over a wide variety of tasks depending on your level of experience and skills and work closely with an experienced team of professionals. We encourage career growth and development and keenly support further education and qualifications._
**What You Will Do**
+ Accounts Payable monitoring, troubleshooting, including working with our outsourcing team on AP oversight, and problem resolution.
+ Credit card use monitoring and administration, and assisting staff with queries regarding filing expense claims.
+ Assisting with banking administration activities.
+ Provide Accounts Receivable support, such as cash forecasting, receipts, and invoicing for miscellaneous items (outside of core engine deliveries).
+ Support monthly closing activities
+ Indirect taxes filing, including data gathering, return compilation and payment preparation.
+ Accounting and Controls support, for example account reconciliations, policy reviews, Sarbanes Oxley requirements, and audit support.
+ Projects from time to time (such as fixed asset assistance).
**Qualifications You Must Have**
+ Preferably a bachelor's degree in commerce, Business, Economic or related.
+ At least 2 years of experience in Accounting, Finance or Audit
+ Knowledge and practical exposure to accounts payable and receivables, month-end accounting processes, preparing journal entries and account reconciliations, inventory and WIP accounting and tax compliance. Good computer skills, in particular MS Excel.
+ High level of accuracy and attention to detail
+ Good analytical skills
+ Able to work in as part of a team.
**Qualifications We Prefer**
+ Experience with SAP or another ERP system would be ideal.
+ Able to navigate a complex corporate environment.
**What We Offer**
+ Training and Development: Career development opportunities through training programs, secondments, and mentoring to advance your skill professionally.
+ Employee Scholarship Program: Financial support for further education.
+ Superannuation and Bonus Plans: Enjoy attractive superannuation scheme and bonus plan.
+ Discounted Services and Products: Exclusive discounted rates on various services and products, including medical insurance schemes and complimentary financial advice.
+ Rewards Program: Recognize exceptional contributions and long service to ensure your dedication and achievements are celebrated.
+ Modern Facility: Easily accessible facility with secure car parking, providing you with a comfortable and safe environment to succeed.
**Apply Now!** Please include your CV, relevant certificates, and a cover letter. For certificates obtained outside New Zealand, submit a NZQA equivalency assessment. If shortlisted, we will contact you to discuss your application and may invite you for an online test. Successful candidates will be invited to an in-person interview at our Christchurch Harewood facility. To learn more about us, visit The application closing date is on 17 Oct 2025. Depending on the application response, the application closing date may be earlier.
We appreciate your keen interest in this opportunity and thank you for taking the time to submit your applications. Please ensure all required materials are submitted by the deadline.
_RTX adheres to the principles of equal employment. All qualified applications will be given careful consideration without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law._
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Saltillo, Coahuila de ZaragozaExperience in standard and current product costingCalculation of labor rates and manufacturing expensesBudget preparation (results, investment)Management of variations against BudgetPreparation and presentation of monthly plant results and KPIsInventory management and analysisRequirementsPublic / Financial AccountantAutomotive experience > 3 years as ControllerSAP FI/COEnglish conversation 90%Be available to change residence to the USBenefitsDirect hire. Full-time schedule.Face-to-face modality.Benefits in excess of those required by law.Opportunity to grow.Availability for a possible relocation to the USA.