Senior Accountant

About the Company

This is a dynamic, mid-sized business with a strong international presence and a footprint across New Zealand, Australia, and the UK. With a collaborative and down-to-earth culture, they value autonomy, flexibility, and people who thrive in a fast-moving environment.

About the Role

This role sits within a tight-knit  finance team where your expertise will be valued, and your impact will be visible. You'll work across NZ and AU entities, collaborating with the UK team, delivering accurate financials, driving insights, and supporting strategic decision-making. It's a role built for someone who enjoys ownership, variety, and autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly management accounts, detailed variance analysis, and support budgeting and forecasting cycles
• Oversee and process inter-company transactions between NZ, AU, and UK entities, including collaboration with the UK finance team
• Maintain tax compliance across multiple jurisdictions (GST, VAT, FBT, etc.), support audit processes, and liaise with external auditors
• Support foreign currency management and cashflow forecasting, ensuring accurate and proactive control of cash positions across multiple entities
• Manage payroll review for both salaried and waged staff in NZ and AU, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Drive process improvements across finance systems and reporting; contribute to Power BI and D365 usage as applicable

So who are you and what is your profile?

You're a fully qualified accountant (CA or equivalent) with a minimum of three years' experience in a commercial finance environment, ideally within a similar-sized or international business. You bring confidence, independence, and a proactive mindset to your work, and you're comfortable communicating across all levels of the business. Experience with Microsoft D365 is a strong advantage, and any exposure to Power BI and payroll oversight will be well regarded. You're someone who takes initiative, thrives in an environment where you can add real value, and enjoys being trusted to get on with the job.

With flexible work arrangements, early Friday finishes, a supportive manager, and the chance to make a real impact, this is a fantastic next step for a commercially minded accountant.

This role is handled by Zoe Lynch at Consult, please click the link below to apply as it helps us manage applications.

Applicants for this position should be currently living in New Zealand & have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application without this.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.