Financial Accountant Fixed Term Parental Leave Specialist

7 days ago


Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Horizons Full time

At Horizons, we strive to create a positive and supportive work environment where our employees can thrive. This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Financial Accountant to join our team on a fixed-term basis, providing cover for parental leave.

About the Role

This 14-month position is perfect for an experienced accountant looking to develop their skills or return to the workforce after a break. As Financial Accountant, you will be responsible for preparing Annual Reports, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and month-end processes. Your strong analytical skills will ensure data accuracy, identify variances, and resolve potential accounting issues.

You will also contribute to Council monthly reporting, work with external auditors during the audit process, and prepare Balance Sheet reconciliations. A full-time position based in Palmerston North, we would consider a minimum of 32 hours for the right candidate.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have developed practical skills and experience with financial processing. You should be self-motivated, able to interact well with staff and customers, and have excellent verbal presentation and business writing skills. Strong relationships with people from diverse backgrounds are essential.

A suitable candidate will hold an appropriate tertiary qualification, previous experience in Financial Accounting, and preferably CA or ACA certification. They must be able to meet deadlines, work under pressure, and be results-oriented.

What We Offer

As a member of our team, you will enjoy a rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development. Our benefits include a flexible family-friendly work environment, ongoing training, and a supportive social atmosphere. Working together for a better environment across our region, you will make a real difference in your community.

Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday, [insert date]. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. If you're passionate about finance and community development, we encourage you to apply.



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