Financial Accountant

1 day ago

Dunedin, Otago, New Zealand Fletcher Building Full time
General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Category

Finance

Business

PlaceMakers

Location

Dunedin, Hamilton, Nelson, Otago, Southland, Wellington

Job Reference

42190

Posted Date

18-Dec-2025

Closing Date

15-Jan-2026

Description

At PlaceMakers, we're proud to play a key role in building New Zealand. With a strong branch network and a practical, down-to-earth culture, we're looking for a Financial Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with the business, and delivering insights that make a real difference.

The Role

As a Financial Accountant, you'll support a portfolio of PlaceMakers branches by delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and maintaining strong financial control. You'll work closely with branch teams and Support Office finance partners, ensuring the numbers are right and the story behind them is clear.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to operational finance in a large, multi-branch business.

We have multiple roles across various locations. Southland, Timaru/Dunedin, Central Otago, Nelson, Levin/Palmerston North

What You'll Be Doing

  • Completing month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and commentary
  • Preparing branch P&L and Balance Sheet reports with insightful variance analysis
  • Maintaining balance sheet integrity, fixed assets and cash reconciliations
  • Supporting forecasting, budgeting and consolidated reporting requirements
  • Acting as the key finance contact for assigned branches, including regular branch engagement
  • Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls
  • Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems

What We're Looking For

  • Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent
  • 3 years' experience in financial accounting or a similar role
  • Strong technical accounting capability (NZ IFRS experience preferred)
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (JDE or similar)
  • Confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly
  • Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines
  • CA/CPA qualified or working towards (desirable, not essential)

Why Join PlaceMakers?

  • A role with real responsibility and visibility across branch operations
  • A supportive finance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement
  • Career development opportunities within a large, respected NZ organisation
  • A values-led culture built on safety, trust and Know How, Can Do
  • Access to Fletcher Building Group benefits & Employee share scheme
  • Employment Education Fund to support your learning journey
  • Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

If you're a capable accountant looking to grow your commercial experience and be close to the action, we'd love to hear from you.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test, Criminal background check, credit check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

Our recruitment team will be on leave over the Christmas and New Year period and will return in early January. We'll be in touch with you in the new year regarding your application.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.

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