Financial Accountantat Wellington Water80,000 - 110,000
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 reportsDeliver accurate month-end close processes including journals, accruals, reconciliations and fixed assetsMaintain balance sheet integrity and support high-quality internal and external reportingSupport audit and taxation requirements including GST, FBT and income tax filingsProvide financial insights and technical accounting advice to finance partners and the wider businessAbout youYou 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 accountingChartered Accountant (or equivalent) qualification or currently working towards itStrong experience in financial accounting, reporting and month-end closeAdvanced Excel skills and experience with large financial systemsA proactive, detail-focused approach with the ability to work collaborativelyThe successful candidate will need to complete a credit checkBenefitsAt 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 two days working from homeComprehensive wellbeing programme, including one paid wellbeing day annuallyFormal and informal professional development opportunitiesFive weeks annual leave accrual will be available following two years of continual serviceFor a full list of our employee benefits click here.About usWellington 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 Tuesday, 01 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 region.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 reflected in our values; Tangata Tiaki, Whānau and Mana.Applications close Thursday, 07 May 2026.How to applyTo 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.nzApplicants 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.