Finance Systems and Reporting Accountant

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We're looking for someone who's ready to take the next step in their finance career. Apply your skills in financial planning and management reporting while continuing to develop in a supportive team environment.

About the team | Ko te rōpū nei

Here at the Council, we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. We're diverse and dynamic - there are always interesting projects to get stuck into, and we love creating opportunities for our people to get involved in it all.

About the role | Ko te mahi nei

We are seeking to recruit a Finance Systems and Reporting Accountant to assist with the Council's financial planning and reporting requirements to ensure the Council can accurately and efficiently produce financial information at a corporate level. This role offers training opportunities that will allow you to strengthen your knowledge and skills.

Reporting to a Finance Business Partner, you will be working as part of a small team principally involved in the preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasting processes at a corporate level, as well as the Council's annual plan and the long-term-plan processes. A key focus of this role will be undertaking the month end close process and working with finance staff to coordinate accurate data collection for planning in a timely and efficient manner.

About you | Ko Koe Tēnei

Tertiary qualified with a major in Accounting or Finance, you will ideally have experience in the accounting or finance sector, but more importantly a curiosity mind-set and a willingness to learn and absorb. You will take a results focused approach and deliver on objectives. A natural problem solver you will enjoy working in a highly collaborative team environment and be an effective communicator at all levels.

Technically strong with a systems process and improvement outlook, you will have, and be looking to further develop, solid accounting skills and experience working with complex budgets and financial reports, teamed with a good understanding of financial management systems.

What's in it for you? He aha ngā hua ki a koe?

Want to be involved in shaping your City? Here at the Council we know our strength comes from our people, working together as one team to create results. When you join us, you're getting involved first hand, and contributing to crafting the Christchurch community. You will also benefit from:

• Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
• Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
• Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
• Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

If this sounds like an interesting opportunity, you think you have what it takes and want to get involved in shaping our City then please apply today.

Additional Information | Ko ētahi atu kōrero:

At the Christchurch City Council, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways.

We understand that recruitment processes can be challenging. If you require any support or adjustments to help you put your best foot forward, please reach out to us at

• Position - Permanent, Fulltime Position
• Location - This position is primarily based at Te Hononga, Christchurch City Council Civic Offices - 53 Hereford Street
• Salary - The salary band for this position goes from $96,465 to $107,183 per annum based on a 40 hour week. Starting salaries will be based on knowledge, skills and experience the successful candidate brings to the role, and relativities both, within the immediate team and in the broader organisation for the same or similar roles.
• Closing Date - 23/11/2025

To view the position description for this role please visit - Finance Systems and Reporting Accountant - Jobs at Christchurch City Council

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date.