Financial Accountant - Fixed Term | Wellington

Financial Accountant - 12 Month Fixed Term

• Own key balance sheet portfolios and be the trusted expert in your space
• Gain exposure to group consolidation, audit and NZ IFRS reporting
• Be part of a high performing finance team based in Wellington CBD

Kōrero mō te tūranga - About the role

If you are someone who takes pride in getting the detail right, enjoys understanding how the numbers tell the story, and wants to work in a supportive and high performing finance team, this could be the opportunity for you.

We are looking for a Financial Accountant to cover a 12 Month Parental leave cover. This is a hands-on role where you will play a key part in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and ensuring smooth month end processes. You will take ownership of key balance sheet areas and become a trusted expert in your space.

You will also gain valuable exposure to group consolidation, audit processes and NZ IFRS reporting, providing a strong pathway into more senior financial accounting roles. 

You will be responsible for:

• Preparing accurate month end journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring reconciling items are resolved promptly
• Maintaining a strong understanding of accounting standards and applying Group accounting policies consistently
• Supporting the preparation of financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries
• Assisting with half year and year end audit processes
• Working closely with stakeholders across Finance to ensure data quality and consistent accounting treatment
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and strengthen controls

Mōu - About you

You are a qualified accountant, who enjoys getting into the detail while still understanding how the numbers connect to the bigger commercial picture.

You take pride in delivering accurate, high-quality work, meeting deadlines and following things through properly. You are comfortable working across systems and with stakeholders, and you understand the important role strong financial reporting plays in good business decision making.

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• 3 to 4 years' experience in an accounting role within a large corporate environment or a reputable CA firm
• A strong understanding of NZ IFRS, generally accepted accounting practice and experience preparing compliant financial statements
• Solid balance sheet experience, including preparing and reviewing reconciliations and resolving variances
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to investigate issues and strengthen processes
• A proactive ownership mindset, meeting deadlines, escalating risks early and seeing work through to completion
• Clear and confident communication skills, along with strong Excel capability and exposure to integrated finance systems

Most importantly, you care about accuracy, continuous improvement and being part of a collaborative team that delivers high quality financial outcomes.

He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us! 

We're passionate about our commitment to deliver the best for Aotearoa - to help businesses thrive, and to deliver what Kiwis care about. 

Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

There's a story in every parcel. And wrapped up in every parcel, is the people of NZ Post.  Our mahi is different, but we share the same goal - to contribute to the growth and prosperity of our beautiful Aotearoa.  Whether you're a number-crunching data analyst, a parcel processing whizz, a marketing maven, or a sales superstar, we've got a spot for you in our dynamic team.

Apply today or download the JD on the NZ Post Careers page.  If you require additional information, please contact Cath Scott (Talent Partner) on 022 323 0684.

Applications for this position close on 28 May 2026.

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.  

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks.  Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test. 

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.