6 Staff Accountant jobs in New Zealand

About us

NEW ZEALAND TT CONCRETE LIMITED , a successful and well-respected company, is growing its workforce to meet expanding business demands. We are now looking for experienced accountants to join our energetic team. Qualified professionals are invited to submit their applications.

Job Description

• Assist with budgeting, financial reporting, and policy implementation.
• Prepare accurate financial statements for internal and external stakeholders.
• Conduct financial analysis, audits, and provide advice on taxation, compliance, and business operations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and accounting standards.
• Maintain accounting systems, internal controls, and oversee cash flow and capital evaluations.
• Liaise with auditors, banks, and regulators.
• Prepare and file individual and business tax returns.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with NZ laws.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Calculate bonuses, commissions, leave, and statutory entitlements.
• Coordinate with HR on changes in employment terms.
• Generate payroll reports and assist with wage forecasting.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and year-end reporting.
• Perform other reasonable duties as assigned by the employer, including supporting ad hoc financial projects, reporting, or compliance work as required.

More details about the position

• Location: Auckland
• Job type: Full-time Permanent
• Pay rate: 35.00 – 40.00 New Zealand dollars per hour
• Days required: Monday to Friday
• Hours per week: At least 40

Job Requirement

• A relevant New Zealand a bachelor’s degree or higher qualification, or an equivalent overseas qualification is required.

If you are interested in the role, please send your CV or details to us or directly apply for it! Please note your visa status in the cover letter if you are not an NZ citizen or resident.

We are looking for a Taxation accountant to work for our accounting firm in Wellington.

The role requires you to perform the following activities

1.assisting in formulating budgetary and accounting policies.

2. preparing financial statements for presentation to boards of directors, management, shareholders, and governing and statutory bodies.

3. conducting financial investigations, preparing reports, undertaking audits and advising on matters such as the purchase and sale of businesses, mergers, capital financing, suspected fraud, insolvency and taxation.

4. examining operating costs and organisations' income and expenditure.

5. providing assurance about the accuracy of information contained in financial reports and their compliance with statutory requirements.

6.providing financial and taxation advice on business structures, plans and operations; preparing taxation returns for individuals and organisations.

7.liaising with financial institutions and brokers to establish funds management arrangements; introducing and maintaining accounting systems, and advising on the selection and application of computer-based accounting systems.

You are required to have a relevant degree or 5 years of relevant work experience to substitute the same. 

You will be gaurenteed minimum 30 hours of work.

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.

**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.
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