Senior Assistant Accountant

Job Description

The Fulton Hogan Life

Life at Fulton Hogan is about making the most of the opportunities, taking responsibility, having a crack, being accountable and making it happen. We live by our REAL values – Respect, Energy & Effort, Attitude, Leadership – and we demonstrate these through the good work we do, every day, as one team.  

Nau mai haere mai ki tā mātou whānau |Welcome to our Fulton Hogan Family

As a Senior Assistant Accountant in our Land Development team, your responsibilities will include processing all financial transactions for our land development business and its Joint Venture entities, ensure robust financial systems, policies and compliance, and provide essential support to the General Manager Finance. You will play a key part in accurate reporting, forecasting, budgeting and continuous process improvement, making a tangible impact on the financial success of our projects in the land development sector. This role is fixed term role for 18 months based in our Milldale offices in Auckland.

In addition to the above you will:  

• Managing the day-to-day finance operations such as AP/AR, invoicing and payment processing
• Complete bank, supplier and internal reconciliation and maintain accurate relevant forecasts
• Support month and year end processes, including preparing internal financial reports
• Ensure NZ tax compliance and maintain fixed-asset register
• Provide finance support and analysis to the GM of Finance and key stakeholders.

At Fulton Hogan, we genuinely care about the wellbeing of our people and giving them the tools and opportunities they need to succeed and grow with us.  

Good Work equals Good Benefits

• Life insurance.
• Fuel discount card.
• Family scholarships.
• Ongoing training and development, career growth and progression opportunities.
• Great discounts at a wide range of retailers.

We’re looking for someone with:

• 5+ years’ experience in a general accounting role in a complex organisation.
• Experience in a multi-entity environment is highly regarded (JV experience beneficial).
• Strong working knowledge of NZ accounting standards, accounting software and intermediate Excel skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong time management and the ability to meet deadlines.
• Able to work independently, take ownership of tasks and communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders.
• Analytical, proactive and adaptable, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Creating, Connecting and caring for the community 

Our people regularly donate their time to local causes and initiatives, while at a regional and national level we provide financial support, skills and resources to a wide range of organisations that are strengthening our communities. Our focus aims to also reduce our impact on the environment, and regenerate healthy new ecosystems. We look to partner with others to lift the standards of our industry and show customers lower-impact, sustainable ways of delivering infrastructure.

Learn more about us: Homepage - Fulton Hogan  and make an application to join our growing industry. 

Applications close on 16 February 2026. Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted as we receive them and the advert may be closed early. Applications must be submitted through our portal. Applications submitted via email will not be considered.

Candidates must have legal rights to work in New Zealand.

All successful candidates must under-go and pass a pre-employment medical and drug screen.

We celebrate and embrace diversity across our business and are committed to equal employment opportunities.

We believe in the value that diversity brings to our team and people who share our REAL values are encouraged to apply.