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About the role  
  
As Senior Accountant – Payroll & Finance Operations, you’ll report to our Chief Operating Officer and work closely with our vCFO from Deloitte to manage day-to-day finance and payroll activities across TEAM IM in New Zealand and Australia.
  
This is a hands-on role responsible for accurate month-end close, journals, reconciliations, cashflow forecasting, compliant payrolls, and supporting budgeting and forecasting processes.
  
You’ll supervise and mentor one direct report (our Accounts Assistant) while building strong relationships across the business and explaining financial information clearly to non-finance stakeholders
  
Key responsibilities include:

• Managing daily finance and accounting operations
• Leading NZ and AU payroll cycles and ensuring compliance
• Delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting
• Preparing cashflow forecasts and monitoring liquidity
• Driving continuous improvement in processes and controls

This is a permanent, full-time role with an expected salary between $90- $110k per annum depending on experience
  
This position is primarily based in our Wellington CBD Offices by Queens Wharf.   Working from home for up to 2 days per week is negotiable depending on needs of the business, once you have been fully trained and settled into the role.
  
If you would like a copy of the job description where you can find out more detail, please email karen.stewart@teamim.nz
  
Who we are looking for
  
You’ll be an experienced finance professional with strong technical accounting skills and proven NZ payroll expertise. Exposure to Australian payroll and tax obligations is desirable.
  
You’ll also bring:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or business
• Experience using Xero and other finance tools
• Strong commercial, financial, and analytical acumen
• Experience in financial analysis, statutory reporting, and budgeting
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to coach and supervise a junior team member
• Ideally CPA or CA qualified (not essential)

Applicants must have New Zealand Citizenship or a Residency Visa.
  
  
About us

TEAM IM is a New Zealand owned and operated managed services provider and information management specialist, tasked by our customers with the life cycle management and security of their data assets. TEAM IM, and its wholly owned Australian subsidiary, have been operating in the region since 2009.

Based in Wellington, TEAM IM operates 24 x 7, supporting our public sector and commercial customers.  

One high profile part of our business is TEAM Cloud which demonstrates our expansion as New Zealand’s only data sovereign hyperscale cloud services provider, powered by Oracle Cloud. 

We value Client Focus, Innovation, Integrity, Collaboration, Community Impact, Developing People, and Respect.

Learn more at http://www.teamim.nz and http://www.teamcloud.nz.
  
Why work for us?

We are a diverse and sociable team of IT professionals who take pride in working for a growing New Zealand owned and operated tech company.
We offer a range of benefits including:

• A wellbeing subsidy
• Matched employee KiwiSaver contributions up to 4%
• Regular social events and “Team Time” gatherings
• Opportunities for training and development
• CSR initiatives including volunteering

  
To Apply/Interested?

Apply online via our application portal with your CV and cover letter.

If you have any questions prior to applying, please email karen.stewart@teamim.nz

Applications close at midnight on Tuesday 20 January 2026

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