Group Finance and Management Accountant - Green School New Zealand

Group Finance and Management Accountant - Green School New Zealand

Kia ora, we are seeking an experienced and qualified financial accountant to join our team. If you like to work in a purposeful, innovative environment, then this part-time (16-20 hours a week) is an excellent opportunity.

Starting 12th January 2026

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of monthly accounts for 4 entities including a Charitable Trust, cash flow forecasts, and developing points of interest for inclusion in board packs.
• Preparation of annual budget, including ongoing monitoring, and annual statutory reporting including annual external review.
• Contribute to business planning and support for the development of new and expanding business strategies.
• Review, develop, and implement financial processes and controls.
• Oversee tax compliance in conjunction with our external tax advisor.
• Support of the Payroll Team, including final checks of the fortnightly pay run before processing.
• Support the Directors, Head of Campus, Advisory Board, teachers, and office staff, including answering the administration team’s financial-related queries.
• Look for opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiencies.
• Competently use XERO accounting software, Microsoft Excel, and other cloud-based software.
• Contribute to business planning, modelling and support for the development of new and expanding business strategies such as Green Camps, Homestays, Green Educators courses and Green Foundation.
• Reports to the Head of Campus with regular contact with the Founders.
• Flexible working times and some opportunity to work from home is achievable within reason.

Skills, Experience & Education

We take child safety very seriously and all appointments are subject to an interview, identity checks, police vetting checks, and successful references.

Benefits

Green School New Zealand is a school for inspired learning, that breeds curiosity, led by passionate educators, with a community that is respectful and committed to sustainability. Imagine a regenerative school where nature IS the classroom, in a beautiful coastal area of New Plymouth, known for great surfing and beaches, a vibrant arts community, with a foodie vibe. The successful applicant will be part of a global group of schools that impart world-class education through sustainability, community-integrated, and entrepreneurial-based learning environments. Working in an extraordinary, inspiring campus with buildings designed by some of the world’s pre-eminent architectural companies. These are set in a beautiful campus with undulating hillside, regenerated native bush, and a river running through it, all under the shadow of Mount Taranaki. Earn an appropriate salary and other benefits.

Job closes : Closing Date : Monday 8th December 2025 (3pm) - Candidates may be contacted before the closing date.

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