Accountant

2 days ago

Te Aro, New Zealand National Collective of Independent Women's Refuges Inc Full time
Accountant

Women's Refuge, National Collective of Independent Women's Refuge Incorporated (Women's Refuge NZ) is New Zealand's only national provider working to protect women and children from domestic violence. Our national office provides a wide range of advocacy, advisory, training, fundraising and support services to member refuges, Government, agencies and our many business partners.

Our vision is for all women and children in New Zealand/Aotearoa to live free from family violence.

An opportunity has arisen for an accountant position to be filled within our existing finance team.  Someone who enjoys strong team participation, and gains satisfaction from work done well would be a good fit for this team. Experience working for a not-for-profit organisation would be an advantage but not essential.  If you are an Accountant with at least two years' experience we would like to hear from you

About the Role

The Accountant will work alongside members of the Finance team and reports to the Finance Manager. The role supports the Finance Manager and the finance team especially during peak times and during audits. The purpose of the role is to ensure financial functions are underpinned by sound practice. All processes are sound and meet both financial accounting standards and audit requirements. In the execution of day-to-day activities the Accountant ensures the integrity of the business is maintained through input into financial accounts, completion of reconciliations and management of supporting documentation which meets organizational accountability and audit requirements.

Excellent attention to detail and high level accuracy are critical competencies and the ability to maintain confidentiality is of the utmost importance.

Key Performance Indicators would include:

(Please refer to the full job description on our website for a detailed list)

Key responsibilities for this role:

  • Financial Accounts and Audit
  • Reconciliations
  • Budget and Variance reporting
  • Process documentation
  • Relationship Management and Servicing
  • Operations and Reporting

Key requirements

  • High attention to detail
  • Accurate, efficient and resourceful
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Initiative
  • Excellent time management
  • Competent across Microsoft office suite
  • Tertiary Accounting qualification and two years' experience in a similar role is essential
  • Practical experience across:   Financial processes and Xero

Attributes and Values

  • Positive and supportive attitude
  • Team player
  • Accountable and reliable
  • Honesty and integrity
  • Motivated and enthusiastic
  • Ability to quickly establish rapport with others
  • Tolerant and helpful

The above is simply a snapshot of the role. A full job description listing all requirements for this role is published on our website.

  • The successful applicant will be required to undergo reference checks and security clearance.
  • Only applications from candidates legally entitled to work in New Zealand will be accepted for consideration.

All applications should be accompanied by a cover letter, a full CV, and an application form which must accompany your application to complete the application process.

Application forms and a full position description are available on our website:   or contact to request an application form and a full job description.

Applications for this position close at 12 noon on 10 November 2025.

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