Senior Group Accountant

5 days ago

Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand Inspired Schools Full time NZ$80,000 - NZ$120,000 per year

Location:Auckland, NZ

Date: 10 Nov 2025

Application closing date:

Inspired Education is the leading global group of premium schools, with a portfolio of 121 premium private schools in 28 countries spanning 6 continents which utilise proven educational practices from every corner of the globe, ensuring over 95,000 students receive a world-class learning experience from Kindergarten to Year 13.

Founded in 2013 by Nadim M. Nsouli, Inspired is backed by investors such as Stonepeak, GIC, TA Associates, and the Oppenheimer and Mansour family offices. The Group is experiencing 20% per annum growth through acquisition, greenfield site expansion, and the development of existing schools within its portfolio. In 2023, Inspired was recognised by Beauhurst as one of the UK's top 10 highest-value private companies.

ROLE SUMMARY:

ACG Schools, part of the global Inspired Education Group, is seeking an experienced Senior Group Accountant to join our New Zealand finance team. Acting as the 2IC to the Head of Finance (NZ), you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting across all ACG entities.

You'll lead statutory reporting, external audits, and group submissions, ensuring compliance with NZ IFRS, tax legislation, and Inspired policies. As the team's technical accounting lead, you'll oversee daily operations, month-end close, and audit processes, while driving continuous improvement and delivering insightful financial analysis to support strategic decision-making.

If you're a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional looking to make an impact within a global education group, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now and help shape the financial future of ACG Schools.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead preparation of statutory financial statements and coordinate end-to-end external audits.
  • Deliver accurate, timely group financial reporting and monthly close across all ACG entities.
  • Act as 2IC to the Head of Finance (NZ), providing leadership and continuity during absences.
  • Manage tax compliance (GST, PAYE, FBT, NRWT, Provisional Tax) and ensure adherence to NZ legislation.
  • Oversee lease accounting (IFRS 16), intercompany reconciliations, eliminations, and group reporting.
  • Prepare budgets and forecasts, analyse variances, and provide insights on financial performance.
  • Drive process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and reporting accuracy.
  • Monitor daily cashflow, manage treasury activities, and provide weekly cashflow forecasts.
  • Supervise and guide team members, ensuring consistent, accurate, and timely finance operations.
  • Support senior leadership with financial analysis, modelling, and decision-making.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE:

  • Minimum 5 years experience in similar size role/company dealing with multiple entities
  • Relevant degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Admin / Fully qualified (CA/CPA or equivalent)
  • Resilient and adaptable, can manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a high pressure environment
  • Proficiency in financial systems such as Cognos Controller, TM1 and JD Edwards or similar platforms are ideal

SAFEGUARDING STATEMENT

Inspired Education Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff, volunteers and other third parties to share this commitment. Safer recruitment practices and pre-employment background checks will be undertaken before any appointment is confirmed.

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