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Senior Accountant

Profile Group · Christchurch Central, Canterbury

📅 13/08/2026
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The Opportunity A senior accounting role with real ownership. You’ll take full responsibility for key balance sheet accounts, asset accounting, and high-quality financial reporting in a commercial industrial environment. This is not a pure processing role. You’ll own the integrity of material balance sheet items, drive month-end quality, deliver clear insight to the business, and continuously improve the processes around you. What you’ll own Ownership of core balance sheet reconciliations (rental assets, inventory and work-in-progress) Preparation of accurate, audit-ready financial information in line with accounting standards and group requirements Monthly management reporting with clear analysis against budget and plan Capital expenditure and committee reporting packs Process improvement — mapping workflows, tightening controls, and keeping SOPs current Full financial control of a significant asset portfolio - including stocktakes, valuations, reporting, forecasts and budgets What we’re looking for CA-qualified with a tertiary accounting qualification Ideally Commercial experience post-qualification Strong technical foundation with advanced Excel skills and experience on a commercial ERP/accounting system Someone who is detail-driven, resilient under deadline pressure, and comfortable challenging the status quo Clear communicator who builds effective working relationships across finance and operations This role suits a capable Senior Accountant who wants genuine ownership of material accounts and the opportunity to make a tangible difference to reporting quality and process efficiency. Please send your CV or reach out for confedentail chat Louis Bentley
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