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Junior Accountant

Applications close
06/04/2025
Reference
REQ965
Employment type
Permanent
Position
Financial Accountant
Location
19 Arwen Place, East Tamaki, Auckland 2013 NZL

The Role:
The role of the Junior Accountant is critical in ensuring a no surprises approach to the financial performance of the business. Key focus of this role is to drive commercial acumen and good business management behaviours. One of the top priorities is to ensure the businesses are generating and maintaining a sound level of working capital and operating cash position.

- Assist with month-end processes, financial reporting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
- Oversee Accounts Receivable and drive cash collection.
- Work on budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
- Provide data insights and analytics to improve decision-making.
- Support audits and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.

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
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.

About you:
- Junior Accountant or working towards CA qualification
- Strong numerical, analytical, and reporting skills
- Proficiency in Excel, Power Query, and Power BI
- Excellent communication and time management skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team

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 14 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.

Get in touch! 
Join us if you’re looking for a career defining role within a growing team where you can make your mark! Direct your profile into our career’s website and search for #REQ965

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.

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

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).