Job Description

Join a well-established Christchurch-based company delivering essential services throughout the South Island. With a trusted reputation for reliability, technical excellence, and outstanding customer service, they support a diverse portfolio of commercial, industrial, and corporate clients.

An opportunity has arisen for a driven Company Accountant to take the lead in this varied role covering aspects of management, cost, and financial accountancy. Located on the city fringe, you’ll work closely with multiple business units, turning data into insights that shape smart decisions and support long-term growth. Your hands-on experience and understanding of construction and service operations will help drive our continued success.

About the role:

• Manage month-end accounting processes, journals, reconciliations, and reports
• Prepare accurate management reports, budgets, and rolling forecasts with stakeholders
• Analyse operational and financial data to highlight trends and opportunities
• Support capital projects, commercial planning, and long-term contract management
• Ensure IRD compliance and uphold internal financial controls and policies
• Commitment to continuous improvement initiatives across the wider company

Skills and experience:

• CA or CPA qualified, with proven experience in management accounting for mid-sized organisations with a turnover of $25–40 million.
• Hands-on expertise in month-end processes, reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and forecasting, ideally within a service industry, with experience in Construction Contracts and retentions
• Confident working with multiple data sources, managing project accounting, and optimising ERP systems
• Strong analytical mindset, exceptional attention to detail and advanced Excel skills
• A clear and passionate communicator who brings energy, pride, and purpose to every task

Benefits:

• Competitive salary + profit share scheme
• On-site role with flexible WFH options when needed
• Long service bonus to reward your commitment
• Health insurance after 12 months
• Enjoy a supportive team culture with regular social events.

Apply now

Ready to take the lead and drive real results? Be part of our exciting growth journey and help shape our clients' financial future - apply today!

Your application will be reviewed within 5 working days of receipt. Should your application be shortlisted, a Talent Connector will schedule a short phone interview with you to discuss the next steps in the recruitment process.

Part of our pre-employment checks post-interview may include a Ministry of Justice check, personality profiling, a health assessment, and/or drug & alcohol testing.

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