Senior Financial Accountant

• Deliver financial and statutory reporting in a complex public sector environment
• Influence business decisions through trusted accounting expertise and advice
• Permanent role based in Wellington (Thorndon)

About us | Mō mātou

ACC is a trusted and high‑performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future.

You can find more about ACC and the work we do at www.acc.co.nz

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

As a Senior Financial Accountant, you will play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust financial controls, and providing trusted accounting advice across ACC. Working within the Financial Accounting team, you will contribute to monthly management reporting, Board reporting, statutory reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to apply your technical accounting expertise to support informed decision-making and organisational performance, contributing to keeping Kiwis safe at work, at home, and everywhere in between.

This is a permanent role, based in Wellington.

The appointing salary for this role is $101,287 - $142,993 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring:

• At least five years' experience as a senior accountant. 
• Strong technical knowledge of financial reporting standards, accounting principles and statutory reporting requirements. 
• A CA qualification.
• Experience managing financial controls, reconciliations and compliance obligations, with a focus on accuracy and risk management. 
• The ability to analyse complex issues, apply sound judgement and implement practical solutions. 
• Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to build trusted relationships and provide expert financial advice. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly. 
• Experience in coaching, mentoring or supporting the development of others. 
• A continuous improvement mindset and a drive to enhance processes, systems and ways of working. 
• New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

Working at ACC | Mō ACC

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:

• Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.

• The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.

   

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role. Applications will run through to 16 August 11:59pm, however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email [email protected] quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.