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As Accountant, you will step into a crucial fixed-term role to cover day-to-day financial accounting while the CFO focuses on strategic priorities and while they run the process to fill the permanent position. Operating fully on-site with a warm, dedicated team, you will ensure the accuracy of financial reporting, manage month-end processes, and prepare the for two upcoming audits. You will also support an upcoming balance date change, new Xero account setup, and the 2027 budget process.

About the role You’ll be the central link in ensuring financial continuity during a busy period of strategic change. This is a varied, hands-on position ideal for a practical accountant who enjoys being involved in all aspects of business finance. You will support the CFO on delegated tasks and ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial information across the organisation.

Key responsibilities

• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, maintaining the general ledger, fixed asset register, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Manage cash flow, banking administration, and coordinate payment schedules to ensure accurate and timely payments.
• Prepare audit work papers and reconciliations for 2 audits.
• Support the setup of a new Xero account and the implementation of a new balance date of 31 December.
• Assist the CFO with 2027 annual budget preparations, financial planning, and scenario modelling.
• Actively identify and implement process improvements, including the digitisation of manual workflows.

About you  We are looking for a reliable, self-directed accountant with excellent communication skills who thrives in a collaborative, hands-on environment. You take ownership of your work, value accuracy, and can problem-solve independently.

You’ll also bring:

• 5+ years of practical financial accounting experience with a degree in accounting. A CA or similar qualification is a bonus.
• Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables) and strong digital literacy with the initiative to independently navigate systems.
• Experience coordinating month-end, year-end, and audit reporting.
• Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
• Experience with Xero is a strong preference
• Availability to start by mid-November 2026 and commit through to 31 March 2027.

Why join? If you like working alongside a down-to-earth team and want your work to contribute to a greater community purpose, you’ll love the culture.

You'll enjoy:

• A welcoming, culturally diverse, and supportive environment where everyone pitches in.
• The opportunity to make a tangible impact in an organisation of around 55 staff, offering plenty of stretch and responsibility.
• A fully on-site role with flexible start and finish times around core business hours.
• The chance to work on unique projects like system implementations and transitioning reporting periods.

If you're a practical, grounded accountant ready to get involved in a meaningful fixed-term role, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now or get in touch with Greta at greta@mixrecruitment.co.nz.

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