Posted: 19/08/2025
Closing Date: 31/08/2025
Job Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Auckland
Job Category: Accounting

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to elevate your accounting career in a place where history, culture, and creativity meet precision and financial excellence? Auckland Museum is seeking a motivated Financial Accountant to step into a high-impact role, build leadership skills, and forge strong stakeholder relationships. You’ll be instrumental in strengthening our financial backbone while contributing to an inspiring team that celebrates both heritage and innovation. If you thrive on variety and want to make each day count, this is your moment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing monthly financial accounts and year-end statutory statements with accuracy and flair
• Leading the year-end audit process with the Finance Manager
• Leading Capex reporting and Fixed Assets, ensuring our collection’s investments are spot on
• Owning balance sheet reconciliations and maintaining a robust Fixed Asset Register
• Partnering with colleagues across the Museum to translate numbers into strategic insights
• Fielding financial inquiries and taking charge of all balance sheet ledger accounts
• Analysing performance data to empower effective business decisions
• Supporting external and internal audit processes, showcasing our compliance strength
• Collaborating with project managers on Capex and depreciation forecasts
• Mentoring and backing up Assistant Accountants, sharing your expertise and fostering growth