5 Staff Accountant jobs in New Zealand

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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.
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**Why Sedgwick?**
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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.

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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.

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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.

Kickstart your accounting career with hands-on experience and professional mentoring.

Are you a recent accounting graduate looking to gain real-world experience? 

Service Foods Limited is offering an exciting graduate internship opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Accountant to join our Manukau-based Finance team.

This internship is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) within a fast-paced, inventory-focused business environment.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship , offered as part of our commitment to supporting and mentoring graduates from top universities like AUT, and to help prepare emerging talent for long-term careers in finance and accounting.

No experience? No problem.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong interest in accounting
• A willingness to learn
• The motivation to grow and succeed

You’ll work alongside a team of experienced finance professionals who will provide hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world insight to help you build a solid foundation for your future career.

What you’ll gain:

1. Exposure to real-world business processes in a large, fast-growing company
2. Practical, hands-on experience across both AR and AP functions
3. Mentorship and coaching from a qualified and supportive finance team
4. A chance to demonstrate your potential and add value in a meaningful way

If you're a recent graduate who’s enthusiastic about launching a career in accounting, we want to hear from you. Join one of New Zealand’s leading foodservice providers and take the first step in building your future.

 Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your career goals

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Working In Takapuna Office, Sometimes form Home. 

Proven Experiance with Xero Accconting S/W 

Smart,  Tidy with Filing, work close with Owner , Family busimess since Feb 2000.

Age group from 40y plus even 60Y + who has proven Xero experiance welcome to send in Cv to start prosess for Interview at Takapuna Office 

Our Business Rental management, Finance customers support Branches nationally.

Selected Person Start Now.   Ph 09 4 Rental, ask Questions. 

When you find that these skills fit with your experience please ph. send in CVSs so we can meet

Starting Now / soon.  Must live in Auckland Now to apply for This exciting role.

Accounting / Bookkeeper sometimes work as Pa to Founder Owner of our firm. Family Business.

1.   We pay competitive rates. Someone who can work in a team.

2.   Our Business  is:  Rental management , Financing customers , Nationally Branches support  and Clients Investments Received  to be tracked.

3.   You have proven years’ experience working with Xero accounting  software.

4.   To keep all Taxes and Gst payments up to date  at all times.

5.   Be organised and tidy with paperwork and filling.

6.   Using / implementing filing systems that work for our firm.

7.   Self-Motivated with ideas to solve problems or create systems, to help as needed.

8.   Age group from 40 y / 45 Y  even over 60 y + with correct experience.

9.   Someone who may be interested in becoming a Partner in Business.

10.   Bubbling personality to help support marketing staff & customers accounting needs.

11.   Working with Branches nationally and accounting support to Branches.

12.   Living on Auckland North Shore as the office is in Takapuna.

13.   Mainly working from Office and sometimes from Home.

14.   Starting Between 25 Hours to later up to 45 Hours + depending on work loads.

15.   Get paid every 2 weeks.  As Business Grows Bonuses may be paid.

16.   Very smart with computers and technologies all business related.

17.   Attire smart and professional for Business.

18.   Setting up presentations, sometimes Travelling to Developments and Motel Properties.

19.   Using very superb English, with written and speech skills.

20.   Training Branches to Use Technologies to Link into Accounting software helping with new data loading, as new customers clients get on Board. Saving you Time.

Tx 0279 Rental   or  0279 736 825 to clear up Questions.   Pls send In Cv when you Ready for exiting Role.