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6 month contract opportunity for an experienced Financial Accountant to join a growing NZ organisation undergoing an exciting period of growth and transformation. This is a hands-on role within an evolving finance function, offering plenty of variety and the opportunity to make a genuine impact. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and wider business, helping strengthen financial processes, improve reporting and support key commercial decisions. Responsibilities include: Maintaining accurate financial records and general ledger integrity Preparing journals and account reconciliations Supporting month-end and management reporting Providing analysis and variance commentary Managing Accounts Payable and Purchase Order processes Supporting GST, tax compliance and annual audit Helping optimise Xero and associated finance systems Improving reporting, planning and finance processes Providing financial insights to support investment and business decisions What we're looking for Strong Xero experience is essential Solid financial accounting experience Experience in a start-up, transformation or fast-paced environment would be beneficial Ability to hit the ground running and quickly adapt to new systems and processes A proactive, solutions-focused approach If you are interested in this position please apply now to be considered. What about a friend? If you know anyone that may be suitable forward on the advert and you can get a $300 referral voucher when they are placed! Details are at: https://findrecruitment.co.nz/refer-a-friend/
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.
When you interview for an accountant role, expect this question: "Walk me through how you'd handle a transaction that doesn't reconcile." Hiring managers ask it because they want to see your troubleshooting method, not just whether you found the error. Practice explaining your logic step-by-step — what you check first, how you document it, and how you escalate if needed. That matters more than the final answer.
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