Financial Accountant at Wellington Water

Lower Hutt, Wellington, New Zealand -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

22 Jul, 26

Salary

113462.0

Posted On

23 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Financial accounting, Statutory reporting, Month-end close, Financial statements, Taxation, Audit support, Excel, Financial systems, Reconciliations, Accruals, Fixed assets, Technical accounting, GST, FBT, Income tax

Industry

Utilities

Description

Be the SME for Financial Accounting Make an immediate contribution to the team Based in Petone near shops and cafes This is a full-time position of 40 hours per week. The remuneration range for this role is $80,369 to $113,462 (including KiwiSaver) depending on skills and experience. This is a fixed term position until August 2027. The opportunity In this role you will play a critical part in ensuring the accurate accounting and reporting of Wellington Water’s business activities. The Financial Accountant is the go-to person for all queries relating to statutory obligations, PBE accounting standards, and audit and taxation requirements. You will: Prepare statutory financial statements and contribute to annual and half-year reports Deliver accurate month-end close processes including journals, accruals, reconciliations and fixed assets Maintain balance sheet integrity and support high-quality internal and external reporting Support audit and taxation requirements including GST, FBT and income tax filings Provide financial insights and technical accounting advice to finance partners and the wider business About you You are a confident and capable financial accountant who is comfortable operating at pace. You can quickly get across new environments and take ownership of core financial accounting responsibilities. As the key point of contact for financial accounting, you bring strong technical judgement, attention to detail and the confidence to work directly with auditors, advisors and internal stakeholders. With Wellington Water transitioning to Tiaki Wai, you will thrive in a busy, change‑heavy environment and be ready to contribute immediately to transition activity and upcoming audits. To be successful in this role you will bring: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Chartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualification or currently working towards it Strong experience in financial accounting, reporting and month-end close Advanced Excel skills and experience with large financial systems A proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to work collaboratively The successful candidate will need to complete a credit check. Benefits At Wellington Water, our purpose extends beyond delivering great water services for the region; we foster a thriving community, support a diverse workforce, and offer supportive development opportunities. We genuinely care about your safety and wellbeing. Our benefits include: Flexible working arrangements including up to 2 days working from home Comprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annually Formal and informal professional development opportunities 5 weeks annual leave accrual will be available following 2 years of continual service For a full list of our employee benefits click here. About us Wellington Water Ltd is the professional water services provider across Greater Wellington and South Wairarapa. Our job is to provide safe and healthy drinking water, collect and treat wastewater, and ensure the stormwater network is well managed. We’re a multi-council owned entity, tasked to manage the infrastructure and deliver water services to our communities. From 1 July 2026, a new chapter in water services begins. Tiaki Wai will take over responsibility for providing Three Waters Services to approximately 433,000 residents across the Wellington metro regions. Tiaki Wai will own the water assets it operates giving it greater independence to manage and improve water services for current and future communities, Wellington Water employees will transition into this new council-owned entity. The value of water (a precious taonga) sits at our organisational heart. Our people are passionate about providing water services for our communities and environment which is reflective in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana. Applications close: How to apply To view a copy of the position description: click here To apply for the role, click on the ”apply” button or visit the Wellington Water Careers site, please note if you are a Wellington Water employee please apply using your work email. For further information, email: JoinUs@wellingtonwater.co.nz Applicants for safety sensitive roles will be required to undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to commencing employment with Wellington Water. You must also be legally entitled to work long-term in New Zealand or eligible to obtain a working visa.

Responsibilities

The Financial Accountant is responsible for preparing statutory financial statements and managing month-end close processes including journals and reconciliations. They also provide technical accounting advice and support audit and taxation requirements for the business.