" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAccountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20644\"\u003e Accounting \u0026amp; Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20645\"\u003e Financial Accountant \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20646\"\u003e Auckland CBD \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"20647\"\u003e Contract \u0026amp; Temporary \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 13/11/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eBased on the North Shore in Auckland\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGrowing services firm with brilliant finance leadership\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImmediate start 9 month contract\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA growing services business headquartered on the North Shore. Operating with a small but evolving , high-performing team, they embrace modern technology and innovation.\u0026nbsp;They empower their people to challenge manual processes, utilising AI tools to build a highly efficient finance function that drives real commercial value.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Role\u003c/strong\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 9-month contract is the perfect first commercial step for a newly qualified accountant moving from practice. You will own core finance, tax, and commercial processes. You will drive continuous process improvement using modern AI accounting tools. This hands-on role gives you the platform to own the numbers and make an immediate business impact in a role much broader than your standard first move into industry.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKey Responsibilities\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeliver month-end close and reconcile full balance sheets accurately.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcess NZ payroll and ensure strict legislative compliance.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduce invoices, cross-border recharges and credit notes.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare monthly dashboards and draft statutory tax returns.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eImplement AI tools to simplify and automate manual workflows.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eSo Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eHold a Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW)\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnderstand month-end close, tax rules and lease accounting standards.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eOperate advanced Excel tools and adapt quickly to new financial software.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eCommunicate financial data clearly to non-financial business stakeholders.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e You must be available to start at short notice a role in Auckland with full right to work.\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSalary between $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eBuild commercial industry experience quickly on your CV.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTake full ownership of core finance tasks directly and work in a role broader than pure financial accounting.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngage directly with senior leadership and operational teams.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eJoin a collaborative, highly supportive and innovative team environment.\u003cbr\u003e \u0026nbsp; \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e Apply today to secure this 9-month contract and take your first major commercial step into the dynamic services sector. Caileen Cinnamon at Consult will handle applications, please apply via the links to enable us to best manage your application.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cem\u003eStudies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don\u0027t match the job description criteria exactly. If you\u0027re excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/em\u003e\u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4486239\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "