Madison Recruitment is proud to partner with a leading New Zealand infrastructure and utilities organisation to recruit a Financial Accountant for their Auckland-based finance team.

Our client is a major player in the energy and telecommunications sector, employing over 1,000 people across multiple locations nationwide. This is a business of genuine scale and complexity, supported by a high-performing and well-structured finance function.

The Role:

This is a broad and technically challenging financial accounting position where you will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting.
Key responsibilities include:

• Owning the month-end close process, including preparation and posting of journals (leave and salary accruals, prepayments, insurance, FBT)
• Maintaining and reconciling the lease module within the ERP system in line with NZ IFRS
• Managing tax compliance, including preparation of GST, FBT, income tax, and RWT returns
• Supporting the preparation of group and subsidiary financial statements and accompanying notes
• Assisting with external audits, group consolidations, and elimination entries
• Maintaining well-documented and audit-ready workpapers
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including process mapping, documentation, and finance projects

About You:

You are a technically strong and detail-focused accountant who takes ownership of your work and consistently delivers high-quality results.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A CA qualification (or equivalent) and a relevant Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• At least 3+ years’ financial accounting experience within a complex organisational environment
• Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and New Zealand tax principles

Additional experience and attributes:

• Advanced Excel skills with a structured and analytical approach
• Strong communication skills, with the confidence to raise issues early and contribute to a “no surprises” culture
• Experience in a Big 4 or mid-tier CA firm is advantageous
• Exposure to utilities, infrastructure, or similarly complex industries is beneficial

What’s On Offer: 

Our client offers a competitive salary package alongside a genuinely supportive and values-led workplace, including:

• Life insurance and discounted medical cover
• Comprehensive wellbeing programme and EAP services
• Ongoing professional development opportunities
• Discounted gym memberships and lifestyle benefits
• Family-friendly initiatives and retail discounts

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.

Apply Now: 

For further information, contact Adam Napper: adam.napper@madison

To apply, please follow the application link in this advert.