• All encompassing finance role with visibility throughout the organisation at all levels
• Apply your knowledge in managing end-to-end the financial accounts of the Group and reporting on its results
• Feel supported and enabled to make decisions with many opportunities, perks and benefits as you grow your career
• Wholly New Zealand owned business, sustainably growing and heavily invested in the community

The Company

Bayleys is New Zealand’s largest full-service national property company with over 2,000 staff and 90 offices nationwide. From humble family beginnings, Bayleys has become iconic brand whilst remaining proudly 100% NZ owned. Here at Bayleys, we are passionate about growing alongside the communities we are a part of which includes our talented staff, working to achieve the best possible outcome and to be Altogether Better.



The Role

Based at the Bayleys Head Office in the Wynyard Quarter of Auckland City the Financial & Management Accountant, as a part of the Finance Team, ensures the timely and accurate completion of monthly and annual accounts, including the dissemination of financial information and insights to the relevant persons and authorities. The role entails end-to-end accounting responsibilities which has you preparing and presenting on financial results, assisting management in making key decisions. Additionally, the Financial & Management Accountant works to maintain and improve accounting processes and operational controls using the latest tech – be they knowledge or systems based – to consistently create a best-in-class finance environment and outputs.



Skills and Experience

• Ability to build strong relationships with finance and operational teams and deliver trusted advice and analysis
• Drive and passion to continuously improve both yourself and your surroundings
• Strong accounting knowledge preferably in all disciplines – financial, management, and tax accounting
• Ability to handle multiple projects with strong attention to detail and being results and time focused
• Excellent interpersonal skills being able to effectively explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders
• A proven track record of working successfully in a corporate finance environment

Responsibilities

• Monthly financial and management reporting including the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations
• Monthly review and analysis of financial reviews submitted by other team members
• Full adherence to internal controls and advise on the continuous improvement of the control environment
• Assisting with the preparation of the Statutory Accounts and the financial audit
• Assist in implementing best practice policies and procedures to improve effectiveness and efficiency of Finance outputs
• Seek regular coaching and feedback with a view to grow and develop own skillset
• Ensure accounting records are kept clean, accurate, and well understood
• Other ad-hoc tasks that may arise as a part of projects that are undertaken or financial performance analysis

What We Can Offer You

We’re looking for someone who’s energetic and well driven to do the best job they can and having the relevant skillset to achieve a high level of financial accuracy in the accounts of the Group and able to make clear and correct decisions. In doing so, you will be fully supported by a team that shares similar values who will work diligently to help you acclimatise, grow, and thrive. The role is unique in its end-to-end nature and gives you great visibility throughout the Group including at the Executive level. Your supported development in this role will give you many opportunities throughout the Group and will make you a key player and someone who is expert and well versed in all facets of accounting, and not pigeonholed into just one area. Bayleys is heavily invested in its employees with many staff functions and events as well as corporate discounts across our many partners and the opportunity to earn additional income. The role will also come with some role specific perks.



How To Apply

To apply, please apply per the instructions of the website.

Please note: As a part of your application, we ask that you include a covering letter, along with an updated CV, outlining why you are interested in the role.