13 November 2026
Accountant

A growing services business headquartered on the North Shore. Operating with a small but evolving , high-performing team, they embrace modern technology and innovation. They empower their people to challenge manual processes, utilising AI tools to build a highly efficient finance function that drives real commercial value.

About the Role

This 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. 

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver month-end close and reconcile full balance sheets accurately.
   
• Process NZ payroll and ensure strict legislative compliance.
   
• Produce invoices, cross-border recharges and credit notes.
   
• Prepare monthly dashboards and draft statutory tax returns.
   
• Implement AI tools to simplify and automate manual workflows.
   

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

• Hold a Chartered Accountant or equivalent qualification (CA, ACCA, CIMA, ICAEW) 
• Understand month-end close, tax rules and lease accounting standards.
   
• Operate advanced Excel tools and adapt quickly to new financial software.
   
• Communicate financial data clearly to non-financial business stakeholders.
   

You must be available to start at short notice a role in Auckland with full right to work. 
Benefits

• Salary between $100,000 – $110,000 depending on experience
• Build commercial industry experience quickly on your CV.
• Take full ownership of core finance tasks directly and work in a role broader than pure financial accounting.
   
• Engage directly with senior leadership and operational teams.
• Join a collaborative, highly supportive and innovative team environment.
   

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.

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.