Senior Financial Accountant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Senior Financial Accountant to join a highly respected organisation in Wellington, offering a generous salary of $130,000 - $140,000 + benefits. This role is perfect for someone who is passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of New Zealanders by ensuring the highest standards in financial management and reporting.

What you'll do:

As a Senior Financial Accountant based in Wellington, you will play a pivotal role in delivering accurate financial and management information that supports key decision-making across the organisation. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating closely with stakeholders to understand their requirements and provide tailored financial insights. You will be responsible for preparing detailed monthly management reports as well as statutory returns while keeping abreast of evolving accounting standards. By maintaining rigorous internal controls over ledgers and reconciliations, you will help safeguard the organisation’s financial integrity. Your proactive approach will see you identifying potential risks early on and recommending improvements to existing policies or procedures. In addition to managing tax compliance obligations efficiently, you will also contribute subject matter expertise to projects or initiatives within Finance & Performance. Success in this role requires not only technical proficiency but also strong interpersonal skills to foster collaboration within a diverse team environment.

• Develop, manage, and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders by taking ownership and accountability for ensuring their expectations are met through accurate information provision.
• Deliver high-quality financial advice, analysis, and services specifically related to the financial accounting area, ensuring all outputs meet required standards.
• Provide timely and precise monthly management reports, board reports, and statutory reporting to ensure transparency and compliance across the organisation.
• Maintain up-to-date technical knowledge of accounting and reporting developments, implementing any necessary changes and advising on technical accounting issues as they arise.
• Ensure all reconciliations are completed promptly and effectively, resolving any issues quickly to maintain the integrity of financial data.
• Inform management proactively about potential issues or emerging trends that may impact financial performance or compliance.
• Safeguard the integrity of the general ledger and subsidiary ledgers by maintaining robust internal controls throughout all processes.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives across the finance team by streamlining accounting policies, systems, processes, and procedures to enhance efficiency and information quality.
• Keep financial policies current so they meet organisational needs while providing recommendations for new policies when appropriate.
• Ensure all GST, FBT, PAYE tax obligations are fulfilled punctually with no penalties incurred by maintaining comprehensive knowledge of tax developments.

What you bring:

To excel as a Senior Financial Accountant in this Wellington-based role, you will bring extensive experience gained from working at a senior level within large finance functions. Your academic background in accountancy—supported by CA membership or an equivalent qualification—will provide a solid foundation for delivering reliable financial advice. You will have demonstrated success in applying up-to-date knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards while navigating complex reporting environments. Your ability to remain calm under pressure enables you to prioritise tasks effectively even when faced with tight deadlines. Strong analytical thinking allows you to solve problems creatively while maintaining focus on continuous improvement. Exceptional communication skills mean you can build rapport easily with colleagues from diverse backgrounds as well as external stakeholders. Advanced Excel capabilities coupled with hands-on experience using ERP systems equip you to handle intricate data sets confidently. Above all else, your attention to detail ensures every aspect of your work meets the highest possible standard.

• CA membership or an equivalent professional qualification
• Up-to-date working knowledge of Financial Reporting Standards ensures you can adapt quickly to regulatory changes affecting reporting requirements.
• Proven ability to work effectively under pressure while setting priorities and managing tight deadlines is crucial for meeting organisational objectives.
• Strong analytical skills enable you to identify problems accurately, establish practical solutions, and implement them efficiently within complex environments.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills allow you to convey complex information clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Relationship-building skills are vital for developing trust with stakeholders at all levels across the business.
• Advanced proficiency with Excel spreadsheets supports your ability to analyse data thoroughly and present findings effectively.
• Experience using ERP systems enhances your capacity to manage large volumes of financial data accurately within integrated platforms.
• A high level of accuracy combined with meticulous attention to detail ensures all outputs meet stringent quality standards.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as an employer that truly values diversity, inclusion, and personal wellbeing. Employees are encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work every day thanks to supportive networks that celebrate different backgrounds—including ethnicity, gender identity, age, disability status or mental health needs. Flexible working arrangements are available so you can tailor your schedule around what works best for both you and the business. Unique development opportunities such as training in te reo Māori me ngā tikanga reflect a genuine commitment not just to professional growth but also cultural enrichment. The workplace culture is built on respect for individual perspectives alongside shared goals—creating an environment where collaboration thrives. As part of this team-oriented setting, you’ll benefit from supportive leadership focused on helping each person reach their full potential while contributing meaningfully towards improving quality of life for people across New Zealand.

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career journey with an organisation that values inclusivity, flexibility, and professional growth—this is your chance!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided; don’t miss out on joining a team where your expertise will make a real difference.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Luke Spratt on +64 4 471 9722.