A pivotal role has become available for a Financial Accountant to join our Auckland team in delivering exceptional operational, and financial outcomes for our Corporate Business.

The role
This will be a rewarding opportunity for a confident professional to fully showcase the breadth and depth of your skills while working with people with immense levels of integrity and capability. Reporting to the Group Financial Accountant you will be responsible for:

• Preparation and posting of month end journals (Leave/Salary accruals, insurance, FBT etc)
• Preparation of monthly GL reconciliations
• Monthly lease accounting journals and lease reconciliations
• Preparation of GST, FBT and statistic returns
• Preparation of the year-end financial statements
• Assisting with year-end audit requirements

What’s in it for you?
We pride our diverse and inclusive work environment and believe in providing our people with genuine life and work balance. Some of the benefits you’ll enjoy are:

• Attractive remuneration package and a variety of retail discounts & benefits
• A collaborative work environment where your ideas and contributions are valued
• Flexible, hybrid work options
• Commitment to professional development and growth
• Life Insurance and Group discounted medical insurance with Southern Cross
• An in-house company driven well-being programme, a Peer Support Network (Kaitiaki), EAP Services
• A friendly place to work where people are valued and appreciated

Our people are at the heart of our success. You will forge partnerships that foster collaboration, innovation, and excellence in service delivery and together, we will build a future where Northpower continues to be the backbone of reliable and sustainable power infrastructure.

About you
This is a busy role with tight deadlines, it goes without saying you will be resilient, have a high degree of integrity, drive for achievement and comfortable dealing with people at all levels.

To be successful in this role you must have at least 2+ years’ post-qualification, commercial experience. You should also be/ need:

• CA Qualified or equivalent
• Big 4 qualified is preferred
• Experience with complex accounting transactions
• Knowledge of NZ IFRS and lease accounting
• Demonstrated experience with preparation of financial statements
• Knowledge of NZ taxation including GST, FBT and income tax
• Intermediate to advance level of proficiency in MS Excel
• Enjoy working in team environments, yet able to work self-directed
• Experience with JDE or other equivalent ERP system will be an advantage

Effective verbal and written communication skills would be essential in conjunction with the ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines. High attention to detail is a must along with continuous improvement, proactive mind-set and strong organizational skills.

About us
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.

Northpower is one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.

We have over 1,400 staff working together across 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers

Get in touch!
Join us if you’re looking to take your career to new heights within a growing, talented team where you can make your mark! Direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #Req 1403.

Suitable applicants will be interviewed whilst the advertisement is open. Send in your interest early!

Unfortunately, applications from those without the right to work in New Zealand cannot be considered ( i.e., You will have NZ Citizenship, NZ Residency or Work Visa with eligibility to apply direct to residency).

Northpower has an in-house recruitment team who manage recruitment for all our vacancies. If you're interested in a role with us, we would encourage you to apply directly online to us, as we don't accept candidates via agency (unless the role is advertised by the agency at our request).