Explore senior accountant positions, where expertise in financial reporting and analysis is highly valued. These roles demand a deep understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and financial management. Senior accountants are responsible for overseeing financial operations, preparing accurate financial statements, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.4 Senior Accountant jobs in New Zealand
Assistant Accountant
Posted 4 days ago
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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.
Financial Accountant
Posted 7 days ago
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By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
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Financial Accountant
**Financial Accountant Opportunity** reporting into **Financial Controller ANZ.** This hands-on role offers scope to lead month-end close, compliance, and reporting processes, while influencing financial outcomes and driving improvements. Ideal for experienced professionals seeking impact and autonomy in a collaborative environment.
**What are my accountabilities?**
+ Conduct monthly Balance Sheet and P&L analysis, prepare journals, resolving anomalies and ensuring accuracy
+ Manage intercompany reconciliations on monthly basis and intercompany payments on quarterly basis
+ Lead quarter-end and year-end close activities including audit preparation, statutory reporting.
+ Assist with tax submissions and queries including FBT, GST and Income Tax Return.
+ Maintain contractor accruals, WIP reserves, and ensure accurate financial documentation and compliance with NZ regulations
+ Drive reporting accuracy through advanced Excel, support shared services teams, and resolve finance-related queries across AU & NZ
+ Collaborate on financial projects, enhance process efficiency, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
**About you:**
+ CPA/CA qualified or progressing preferred
+ Advanced Excel skills
+ Strong understanding of statutory accounting and tax compliance
+ Experience with month-end, quarter-end, and annual reporting cycles
+ High attention to detail, strong analytical and problem-solving skills
+ Ability to investigate and resolve anomalies independently
+ Good communication skills to coordinate with business units and shared services
+ Proven ability to maintain and improve financial controls and documentation
**Caring Culture**
It's at the heart of everything we do, and we show we care by living our core values: Empathy, Accountability, Inclusion, Collaboration, and Growth. By joining Sedgwick, you'll be part of something truly meaningful. It's what our 33,000 colleagues do every day for people around the world who are facing the unexpected. We invite you to grow your career with us, experience our caring culture, and enjoy work-life balance. Here, there's no limit to what you can achieve.
Sedgwick is an equal opportunity employer, recognized by the Diversity Council of Australia. We're committed to fair and accessible recruitment. If you need special accommodations, please let us know when applying.
If you are successful in joining our team, you will be required to complete reference checks, mandatory background checks, including a police check and work rights.
**Why Sedgwick?**
Sedgwick is the global leader in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. We are committed to providing excellent service to our clients and are passionate about helping them through difficult times.
Every day, our colleagues are working to make the world better. They're helping people recover after an injury or illness. They're assisting with damage from a natural disaster. They're even giving back to others in their spare time, championing over 500 charities in communities around the world, and counting.
Whether you're in loss adjusting, claims, customer service, nursing, engineering, IT or another specialty, there's a place for you here to be a force for good.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
**Sedgwick is the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, which helps clients thrive by navigating the unexpected. The company's expertise, combined with the most advanced AI-enabled technology available, sets the standard for solutions in claims administration, loss adjusting, benefits administration, and product recall. With over 33,000 colleagues and 10,000 clients across 80 countries, Sedgwick provides unmatched perspective, caring that counts, and solutions for the rapidly changing and complex risk landscape. For more, see** **sedgwick.com**
Accountant and Office Administrator
Posted 8 days ago
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Job Title: Accountant and Office Administrator
Hourly rate: $33.56-$36
Number of Vacancies: 1
Job Location: Auckland
Employment type: Permanent Full-time
Minimum and Maximum Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Position Title: Accountant and Office Administrator
Reports To: Business Manager and Board of Directors
Functional Relationships: Suppliers, Customers, External Accountants & Auditors, Internal Staff, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) and other government agencies.
Purpose of the Position:
To provide comprehensive accounting, financial management, and administrative support to ensure the efficient and compliant operation of La Perla Ltd . This role is responsible for delivering accurate financial information, maintaining robust financial systems, and supporting day-to-day administrative functions to contribute to the achievement of business targets and strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
A. Core Accounting and Financial Management (Primary Focus)
1. Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present timely, accurate monthly management accounts, annual financial statements, and other regular financial reports for the Business Manager, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.
2. Financial Compliance: Ensure all financial transactions are correctly processed and reconciled. Maintain adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and statutory compliance requirements (including GST and PAYE,).
3. Transaction Processing: Utilize the Xero accounting platform to oversee the full accounts payable and accounts receivable functions; processing supplier invoices, customer payments, and managing bank reconciliation within Xero to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
4. Period End Procedures: Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures, including balance sheet reconciliations and preparation of work papers for the external accountant .
5. Taxation Support: Prepare supporting documentation and work with the external accountant for income tax returns. Liaise with the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) regarding filings and inquiries as required.
6. Payroll Support: Process support the process, ensuring accuracy in wages, salary deductions, and leave balances in compliance with relevant legislation.
B. Administrative Support (Secondary Focus):
7. Office Management: Provide general administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the office. This may include managing office supplies, handling mail, and maintaining office equipment.
8. Communication & Coordination: Serve as a point of contact for internal and external queries. Assist with internal communication and coordination of meetings as needed.
9. Record Keeping: Maintain an efficient and organized system for both physical and electronic financial and administrative records, ensuring confidentiality and ease of access.
Performance Criteria:
· Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting.
· Effectiveness of financial controls and compliance.
· Efficient processing of accounting and administrative tasks.
· Positive feedback from managers, the Board, and external stakeholders.
Contract Review:
On-going employment is subject to participation in an Annual Performance Appraisal and a satisfactory Appraisal Report.
The Business Manager or their nominated representative reserves the right to negotiate changes to this Job Description as circumstances may require.
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