About the role:
- Reporting to the Accounting Manager you will be responsible for:
- Preparation, review 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 Income Tax, GST and FBT returns
- Preparation of the year-end financial statements
- Assisting with year-end audit requirements and managing end to end audit process
- Assist with accounting and tax technical matters
- Other process improvement projects

About you:
- Ideally you will have at least 3+ years’ relevant experiences and will have:
- Chartered Accountant qualification or equivalent
- Experience with utilities or similar complex organisation
- Knowledge of NZ IFRS
- Big 4 qualified preferred
- Knowledge of NZ taxation including GST, FBT, Income tax and Taxlab software
- Intermediate to advance knowledge of MS Excel

Good verbal and written communication skills would be essential along with the ability to multi-task and deliver to deadlines.  Attention to detail is a must along with a continuous improvements mind set. Experience with JDE or other equivalent ERP system will be an advantage.

What’s in it for you?
- Competitive remuneration.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

About us:
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are 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 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Take the next step in your accounting career with a role that keeps you challenged and growing!

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our dynamic, fast-paced team. Bring your attention to detail, strong analytical skills, and financial expertise to help drive accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across our operations.

Apply now via #REQ1961.

New Zealand work rights are required for the role.

Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment. Apply for REQ1961