Financial Accountant

• Make a meaningful impact by strengthening financial stewardship in an organisation dedicated to supporting disabled people and their whānau


• Take ownership of critical month‑end and year‑end processes, delivering high‑quality reporting and insights that support confident decision‑making.


• Lead and optimise key financial systems, ensuring accuracy, integrity, and continuous improvement across our Finance & Operations platform.
  

Ko wai mātau | Who we are

Enable New Zealand is a Crown-owned entity on a mission; to support disabled people and their whānau to live everyday lives in their communities. We do this by effectively managing access to equipment, modifications and information services for disabled people and their whānau on behalf of Disability Support Services (DSS) – Ministry of Social Development (MSD) and the Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC).

With our head office centrally located in Palmerston North, we deliver services to thousands of New Zealanders each year as Aotearoa's largest disability equipment provider. 

Mō tēnei tūranga mahi | About this role

We’re looking for a detail‑driven Financial Accountant to support financial operations, reporting, and system optimisation. You’ll work closely with the Deputy Chief Financial Officer and contribute to month‑end, year‑end, tax compliance, financial reporting, and system improvements.

Ngā mahi haepapa | Role responsibilities

• Maintain and improve Finance & Operations (FinOps) system setup


• Take a lead in projects to streamline financial systems, and generate process improvements


• Oversee general ledger processing, journals, and month‑end close


• Complete balance sheet reconciliations


• Contribute to internal and external financial reporting


• Support taxation compliance (GST and other obligations)


• Contribute to fixed asset management and cashflow forecasting


• Provide financial insight to people leaders and cost centre managers

You will bring a relevant accounting or finance degree, full membership with a recognised professional accounting body, and at least three years’ experience in financial accounting. Your strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage your workload effectively will be put to good use to achieve accurate results.

Clear communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships are essential, along with the confidence to work both independently and as part of a team. Experience in the health or disability sector, specialist knowledge in areas such as taxation, fixed assets, or reporting, and familiarity with systems like Microsoft Finance and Operations are desirable, as are strong spreadsheet and financial analysis capabilities.

Applications close on Monday, 23 March 2026. To learn more about the role itself, you can view the job description on BambooHR. To learn more about who we are and what we do, visit the Enable New Zealand website. 

Please note: You must be a NZ Resident or hold a valid NZ work visa to apply.