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Financial Accountant Christchurch Location Commercially focused finance role Established business with strong systems and growth Our client is a well-established Canterbury business with a strong reputation in its sector and a long history of delivering reliable, high-quality service. With continued growth and a broad operational footprint, they are looking for a capable Financial Accountant to join their finance team and support the wider business with accurate reporting, strong financial controls, and practical commercial insight. This is a great opportunity for an accountant who enjoys working in a hands-on commercial environment, where no two days are quite the same. You will be involved across financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, analysis, and process improvement, while working closely with operational and senior management teams. Key Responsibilities: Prepare month-end journals, reconciliations, and financial reports Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis across business units Assist with cashflow reporting and working capital management Prepare GST, FBT, and other statutory compliance requirements Maintain fixed asset registers, leases, and Capex reporting Provide accurate financial information to support operational decision-making Work closely with managers across the business to improve reporting accuracy Assist with ad hoc analysis, project work, and wider finance team support About You: We are looking for someone who is technically strong and confident working with people across different areas of a business. You will ideally bring: CA qualified (CA ANZ or equivalent) with tertiary qualifications in Accounting Tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline Previous experience in a financial accounting or commercial accounting role Clear communication skills and the ability to build relationships across the business Apply Now This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and successful business in a role that offers variety, responsibility, and genuine commercial exposure. Apply now, or for a confidential discussion please contact Anouk Tremain at Graham Consulting by emailing anouk@grahamconsulting.co.nz Please note that all applications will be reviewed, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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