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Management Accountant
West Coast | Broad Remit | Reporting, Planning, Partnering & Projects

About the Role
 
Looking for a role where you can take ownership, broaden your accounting experience and enjoy everything the West Coast has to offer?

We're seeking a capable accountant to join a collaborative finance team in a broad role spanning management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and project-related accounting.

This is an opportunity to work closely with managers and operational leaders, contribute to key decisions and continue developing your skills across both management and financial accounting.

You'll play a key role in supporting financial performance by:

• Preparing management reports, financial analysis and variance commentary.
• Partnering with managers to provide practical financial advice and insights.
• Supporting and influencing budgeting, forecasting and financial planning activities.
• Investigating variances, accounting issues and discrepancies and recommending practical solutions.
• Preparing journals, accruals, reconciliations and month-end reporting.

You'll also:

• Monitor financial performance and help identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support and analyse project and capital expenditure activity.
• Prepare working papers and contribute to year-end reporting and audit requirements.
• Develop and improve reporting tools, spreadsheets and financial processes.
• Identify risks, investigate issues and take ownership of accounting matters through to resolution.

About You

We're interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate:

• A relevant accounting qualification, degree, diploma or equivalent accounting study.
• At least five years' accounting experience.
• Experience across management accounting, financial accounting, reporting, budgeting, forecasting or reconciliations.
• Strong accounting fundamentals and financial analysis capability.
• The ability to investigate issues, resolve discrepancies and apply sound accounting judgement.

You'll also bring:

• Experience working with non-finance stakeholders and translating financial information into practical advice.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive approach and willingness to take ownership of your work.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate work.

Exposure to project accounting, capital expenditure, infrastructure or other asset-intensive environments would be advantageous.
CA, CPA or equivalent professional qualifications are highly regarded but not essential.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Broad remit with exposure to financial reporting, audit, budgeting, forecasting, project accounting and stakeholder partnering.
• Opportunity to contribute to organisational planning and decision-making across a complex operating environment.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Competitive salary + health insurance + relocation assistance + hybrid work arrangements for the right candidate.

Why the West Coast?

The West Coast offers something that's becoming harder to find elsewhere: space, community and easy access to the outdoors.

Whether it's fishing, hunting, whitebaiting, mountain biking, tramping, surfing or simply getting away from the crowds, you'll find it all close to home. Instead of sitting in traffic, you can be on the river, beach or trail not long after finishing work.

The Coast also offers affordable living, short commutes and strong local communities. For the right person, it's an opportunity to build a rewarding career without giving up the lifestyle that makes living here special. Whether you're already based on the Coast, returning home or considering a move, this role offers the chance to combine meaningful work with a genuinely great place to live.

Apply Now

If you're looking for a role that offers variety, ownership and the opportunity to continue developing your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.

Even if you don't meet every requirement, we encourage applications from accountants with strong fundamentals, practical experience and a willingness to learn. For any enquiries, please feel free to contact Tamati on 021300537 or at tamati.smith@nicherecruitment.co.nz.

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