Management Accountant

1 week ago

Whakatane, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Personnel Resources Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Are you an experienced Management Accountant looking for a role where you can take ownership, add real value, and be part of a high-performing team. This opportunity offers variety, challenge, and the chance to influence continuous improvement across a complex, multi-entity business.

You'll be responsible for delivering accurate and timely management reporting, driving financial performance insights, and ensuring strong internal controls. You'll work closely with business unit managers to provide financial guidance and support decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manage all month-end processes, including business unit results, forecasting, balance sheet reconciliations, and cash flow reporting.
  • Review and manage Work in Progress, ensuring aged items are actioned and revenue is recognised accurately.
  • Prepare monthly management and board reports, providing insightful variance analysis and commentary.
  • Strengthen financial controls, implement audit recommendations, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement across finance and operations.
  • Assist with the preparation of half-year and annual financial statements and support external audit requirements.
  • Prepare and manage annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, and regular P&L and cashflow projections for business units.
  • Upload approved budgets, ensuring data accuracy and alignment with business planning processes.

Qualifications and Experience

  • Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
  • NZ Accounting qualification or similar.
  • Minimum 5+ years' experience as a Management Accountant in a commercial environment.
  • Exposure to facility services, contracting, or project-based industries is an advantage.
  • Strong understanding of accounting standards and revenue recognition.
  • Skilled in reporting and presenting at senior management level.

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative, forward-thinking organisation where your ideas are valued and your development genuinely supported. You'll work across a diverse range of projects, build strong relationships, and play a key role in driving continuous improvement.

What We Offer

  • Health & Wellbeing Programme
  • Paid birthday leave
  • Life and critical illness insurance
  • Hybrid working arrangements

Our Team looks forward to reviewing your application.

For more information, please contact our Whakatane team at

You must be eligible to work in NZ, have NZ residency, or hold a valid NZ work permit.  

Personnel Resources is a well-established Bay of Plenty-based recruitment agency with offices in Rotorua, Tauranga, and Whakatane. We are committed to sourcing top candidates for the roles we recruit, whilst ensuring confidentiality and following an equitable recruiting process. We specialise in placing candidates into Temporary, Contract, and Permanent opportunities that are inclusive and which encourage our people to be their best selves.

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