• Central Christchurch
• Free Onsite Parking
• Complex & Rewarding Environment

Our client is a highly respected organisation with a proud legacy of delivering vital health and social services across Aotearoa, playing a pivotal role in supporting vulnerable communities. Their culture is grounded in purpose, integrity, and a genuine commitment to improving lives.

Due to continued growth and the ongoing evolution of the finance function, we are seeking an Accountant to join their friendly and collaborative team. Based on the outskirts of the Christchurch CBD with free onsite parking, this role offers the chance to contribute to an organisation that makes a real difference while developing your own career in a supportive environment.

Reporting to the General Manager Finance & Services Support, you will provide a broad range of financial accounting services across the organisation. This is a hands-on role that offers variety and visibility within a complex and rewarding environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing monthly accounts, reconciliations, accruals and journals
• Assisting with budgeting, forecasting and financial reporting
• Supporting the preparation of annual financial statements and external audits
• Maintaining fixed asset and balance sheet reconciliations
• Analysing financial results and investigating variances
• Providing financial support and advice to operational leaders
• Contributing to process improvement initiatives across the finance function
• Providing support and cover for senior finance leadership when required

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

• Tertiary qualifications in accounting, finance or a related discipline
• Accounting experience in a commercial, corporate or not-for-profit environment
• Strong analytical capability and a high level of attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working across finance systems
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships
• A proactive, team-oriented approach and a desire to learn and develop

This role will particularly appeal to someone with an interest in the not-for-profit sector and the opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led organisation. We welcome applications from commercially minded accountants currently working in industry, as well as candidates coming from a Chartered Accountancy practice who have gained exposure to not-for-profit clients and are keen to move into a broader in-house role.

What's on offer?

• Opportunity to work for an organisation making a genuine impact in the community
• Friendly, supportive and values-driven team culture
• Broad and varied accounting role with exposure across the organisation
• Free onsite parking and convenient location on the edge of the CBD

If you're looking to take the next step in your accounting career and want to combine commercial finance expertise with meaningful work, we'd love to hear from you.

For more information, please contact Kerri Jennings.