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Financial Accounting & Group Accounting Jobs
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Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Credit Control Jobs
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Finance Managers, Financial Controllers & CFOs jobs
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Commercial Jobs
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Tax, Audit & Advisory jobs
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Management Accounting & Business Partnering Jobs
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Financial Analysis & Modelling jobs
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Payroll jobs
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Assistant Accountant jobs
Accounting & Finance Recruitment Agency New Zealand
As one of New Zealand's leading accounting and finance recruitment agencies, we connect businesses with exceptional talent across Auckland and Wellington, from Accountants and Financial Controllers through to CFOs.
Tailored hiring in finance: We see the person behind the numbers
Your finance function sits at the centre of every commercial decision, so the wrong hire is felt across the business. As one of New Zealand's most trusted finance and accounting recruitment agencies, we match qualified professionals to the role that actually fits, rather than the first available CV.
You’ll work with our industry experts, many of whom are former finance professionals themselves, so the shortlist you receive has been assessed by someone who understands the difference between a technically strong accountant and one who will thrive in your team.
We recruit permanent, contract and fixed-term positions for organisations of every size, from fast-growing start-ups through to publically listed companies and global institutions. Whether you are replacing a single Accountant or building out a finance team, our consultants bring deep market knowledge, established talent networks and a genuine read on what good looks like.
The roles we specialise in
Tailored solutions for your business
No two finance functions are built the same way, so we don't run every search the same way. We shape our approach around your structure, the skills you actually need and how quickly you need them. That partnership is why clients come back to us across multiple hires.
What sets us apart:
- Specialist consultants with deep accounting and finance market expertise
- Quality over quantity, with carefully matched candidates
- Access to a broader talent network through our collaborative team model
- Data-led hiring advice informed by market and salary insights
- Flexible engagement across permanent, contract, interim and executive search
- Rigorous screening and reference checking for every shortlist
The industries we recruit across
No two industries hire finance talent in the same way. Our consultants combine accounting and finance expertise with deep sector knowledge to deliver better hiring outcomes.
We recruit across:
- Financial Services
- FMCG and consumer goods
- Mining and resources
- Healthcare and life sciences
- Technology
- Government and public sector
- Professional services
- Property and real estate
- Energy and renewables
- Fintech
National delivery team
With specialist accounting and finance recruiters in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, you get consistent delivery wherever you hire, backed by consultants who know their local market. For businesses hiring across multiple states, that means one process, centralised communication and the ability to scale quickly, without losing the local relationships that make a difference to candidates.Our track record
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43k
Professionals we help start their next chapter
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85%
Of professionals refer us to a friend
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11k
Organisations who we help acquire talent
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90%
Of organisations recruit more than one role through us
Meet your expert accounting & finance recruiters
Willy McBride
Manager - Accounting & Risk, Assurance & Compliance, Auckland
With over 5 years of experience in agency recruitment environments, Willy is committed to building long term relationships and delivering a consistently exceptional level of service for his clients and candidates. Willy has a track record of delivering across a range of different roles/industries including audit, tax, treasury, risk, M&A and commercial finance.
Tim Wright
Associate Director - Accounting & Finance, Wellington
Tim brings 10 + years of recruitment experience, recruiting in local and international markets across a range of specialisations. He is known in the market for his knowledge of the market and commitment to providing a quality service to his clients and candidates.
Luke Spratt
Senior Manager - Accounting & Finance, Wellington
Luke is a seasoned recruitment expert with over a decade of experience in the Accounting & Finance sector. Currently a Senior Manager in Wellington, since January 2025, he specialises in permanent and contract recruitment.
Contact us to discuss your recruitment needs
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Candidate and client stories
At Robert Walters, we believe our success comes from the success of our clients and candidates. We're not just recruitment experts; we're partners in crafting your success story.
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Jacque's Story
When legal associate, Jacques Odendaal, decided to make a career transition he also chose to move 20,000 kilometres, relocating from Cape Town, South Africa to Auckland, New Zealand. Fortunately, throughout the entire process, Jacques had Robert Walters consultant, Rosamund More, in his corner – and on the ground in Auckland.
Reade's Story
Reade runs a successful consultancy, but that might not have happened if it weren't for a chance meeting back in 2016...
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FAQs
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How does your agency source candidates for accounting & finance positions?
Our finance and accounting recruiters source talent using our established candidate sourcing strategy. This includes database searches, job board advertising, candidate referrals, networking events and more.
Across New Zealand, we have accounting & finance recruitment agencies in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch - and an International Candidate Management team to tap into our global talent pools.
Our targeted approach is powered by insights from our in-house market intelligence team. For harder-to-fill roles, we offer talent mapping and premium advertising solutions.
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What distinguishes your recruitment agency in its service to the accounting and finance industry?
In 1996, the first New Zealand Robert Walters was opened with a team of specialist accounting recruiters. This gives us over 28 years of experience in accounting & finance recruitment.
Our recruiters are specialists in their discipline and local market - staying ahead with access to in-house market intel and innovative recruitment technology.
Unlike other agencies, our teams share the rewards of every assignment - giving you full access to our global candidate network.
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Do you offer temporary staffing solutions for short-term needs?
Yes. Our finance recruiters can connect you to our established community of contingent accounting & finance talent.
We take care of admin, costs and financial risk so you don't have to - with our customisable payroll solutions and online timesheets.
Get in touch to discuss our accounting and finance temporary staffing solutions.
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Can your agency provide guidance on market trends and salary benchmarks?
We have insights on accounting and finance salaries and compensation trends in our free Salary Survey guide.
Our Salary Survey is based on the analysis of over 100,000 permanent, interim and contract placements made across New Zealand. Request your copy today.
Bespoke salary benchmarking: Using accurate and unbiased data, we can build bespoke overviews of the salaries and benefits required to attract talent. Find out more by requesting a quote.
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What accounting and finance roles do you recruit for?
We recruit across the full breadth of accounting and finance across Auckland and Wellington from transactional and part-qualified positions through to senior leadership.
On the finance side, that includes CFO, Finance Director, Financial Controller, FP&A Manager, Finance Business Partner, Financial Analyst, Commercial Analyst, Group Accountant, Management Accountant, Treasury Manager and more.
In accounting, we regularly place Financial Accountants, Assistant Accountants, Accounts Payable Officers, Accounts Receivable Officers, Payroll Officers, Bookkeepers, Tax Accountants, Credit Controllers, Audit Managers and more,
We hire for these roles on a permanent, contract and interim basis. If the position you are hiring for is not listed here, it is very likely still within our remit, so speak to one of our consultants about your specific requirement.
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What's the difference between a permanent and contract finance hire?
A permanent hire joins your business on an ongoing basis and suits roles where you are building long-term capability, such as a Financial Controller or Finance Business Partner. A contract or interim hire works for a defined period and suits project work, parental leave or peak reporting cycles, or situations where you need a specialist quickly. Contractors are engaged and paid through us, so we handle payroll, superannuation and compliance while they work with you. Many clients use a mix of both, and we can advise which model fits a given role.