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We are recruiting for a fixed-term Accountant opportunity based in Wellington, offering exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities within a large and complex organisation. This would suit someone who may want to progress their CA or CPA and become permanent.
This position sits within a collaborative Financial Accounting team and would suit someone with a solid accounting foundation who is keen to continue developing their technical skills. The team is particularly supportive of candidates working towards CA or CPA qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity to build your experience while learning from experienced accounting professionals.
The Role
Responsibilities
As Accountant, you will support the delivery of month-end and year-end financial accounting activities while contributing to the ongoing integrity of financial reporting processes. Your main responsibilities include:
To be successful in this role, you will idally have a degree in Accounting and wanting to pursue your CA or CPA qualification. You will also have relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Simone Overend – e-mail simone@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 021 743 042.
This position sits within a collaborative Financial Accounting team and would suit someone with a solid accounting foundation who is keen to continue developing their technical skills. The team is particularly supportive of candidates working towards CA or CPA qualifications, making this an excellent opportunity to build your experience while learning from experienced accounting professionals.
The Role
Responsibilities
As Accountant, you will support the delivery of month-end and year-end financial accounting activities while contributing to the ongoing integrity of financial reporting processes. Your main responsibilities include:
- Month-end and year-end processing, including journals, accruals, prepayments and reconciliations
- Preparing and maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
- Fixed asset accounting, including capitalisations, disposals, transfers and maintenance of the asset register
- Loading and processing bank payments, including foreign exchange payments
- Supporting quarterly grant payments and allowances
- Assisting with tax compliance requirements and financial reporting obligations
- Contributing to financial accounting projects and continuous improvement initiatives
- Providing support and cover across the wider Financial Accounting team when required
To be successful in this role, you will idally have a degree in Accounting and wanting to pursue your CA or CPA qualification. You will also have relevant experience in accounting or auditing.
- Experience working within a financial accounting environment
- Strong month-end accounting experience, including reconciliations and journals
- Experience working with large accounting systems
- Strong stakeholder relationship and communication skills
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support team objectives
- Fixed-term opportunity through to June 2027 (high potential for the role to become permanent in the future, subject to organisational requirements).
- Up to three days working from home each week
- Flexible start times to support work-life balance
- Exposure to a broad range of financial accounting activities
- Expected access to study assistance should the role become permanent.
All inquiries and applications to Archway Recruitment are treated in the strictest confidence. For a confidential discussion and to find out more about this opportunity please contact Simone Overend – e-mail simone@archwayrecruitment.com or phone 021 743 042.
