Overview
Are you seeking a Senior Financial Accountant Contract opportunity in Wellington?

An experienced Senior Financial Accountant is needed to step into a key role covering parental leave through to early 2026. This is a great opportunity if you are Wellington-based to join a high-impact public sector organisation making a genuine difference for Aotearoa.

About the client

• A small, purpose-led public sector agency with a national impact
• Passionate, collaborative, and hardworking team culture
• Innovation and agility are highly valued – smart, creative thinkers thrive here
• A values-based environment where people and impact come first

About the role

• Lead regular financial reporting processes (month-end, quarter-end, year-end)
• Support the preparation of financial statements and accountability documents such as the Annual Report and Statement of Intent
• Oversee payment runs and review invoices for budget holders
• Contribute to financial responses for Select Committee questions, OIAs and PQs
• Maintain the fixed asset register in line with accounting standards and internal policies
• Manage external audit processes and engage with appointed auditors
• Provide leadership and day-to-day support to a direct report (Finance Officer)
• Work closely with Finance Business Partners to deliver high quality management reporting

Benefits

• Flexible working – up to 2 days working from home
• Collaborative, values-led workplace
• Competitive hourly and salary options:
• Fixed Term: Up to $140k per annum, 40 hours per week
• Contracting: Up to $125/hour, up to 30 hours per week
• Meaningful work with a national purpose

Skills and Experience

• CA or CPA qualified (or equivalent)
• Minimum 4 years’ experience in a senior accounting role
• Ideally brings public sector or Crown Entity experience
• Strategic, solutions-focused mindset with strong technical accounting skills
• Confident leading key processes and engaging cross-functionally
• Available to start ASAP or before the end of the month

About us

• Experienced and supportive recruitment team
• Committed to connecting people into meaningful career opportunities
• Winner – Outstanding Progress in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, SEEK Awards 2023
• Finalist – Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association Awards 2021, 2023, 2024
• Proud to offer a positive, stress-free recruitment process
• Experts in Temporary, Contracting, Fixed Term, and Permanent placements

How to Apply
If this sounds like your next opportunity, I’d love to hear from you! Apply with your CV to ashleigh@recruitmentstudio.co.nz to be considered. #2133

About us

• Experienced and supportive Recruitment team
• Dedicated to connecting people to meaningful career opportunities
• Winner of Outstanding Progress in Diversity, Equity & Inclusion – SEEK Awards 2023
• Finalist for the Recruitment, Consulting & Staffing Association Awards – 2021, 2023 and 2024
• Proud of our commitment and providing a positive stress-free recruitment process
• Offering Temporary, Contracting, Fixed Term Contract and Permanent job opportunities

We are committed to finding the very best candidates for the roles we recruit and ensuring equity in associated remuneration and reward. We actively seek applications from our diverse Aotearoa community. We foster practices which are inclusive, and which encourage people to be themselves. Please, let nothing stand in your way, if you believe this is your dream job – we want to hear from you.

Recruitment Studio has a strong focus on our talented candidates who always walk away feeling like they’ve gained something from spending their precious time with us. We love to match individual superpowers with amazing opportunities and see businesses grow with the power of a thriving team.