Group Accountant

Group Accountant – Join a High-Growth NZ HVAC Leader

About Us

We’re one of New Zealand’s leading residential and commercial air‑conditioning specialists, experiencing strong, sustainable growth across multiple regions. Known for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer care, we’re now ready to bring on a high‑performing Group Accountant to elevate our financial capability and support our next stage of expansion.

This is a rare opportunity to step into a role where you’ll take full ownership of the finance function, help shape the financial direction of the business, and work closely with the leadership team as a trusted commercial partner.

The Role

As our Group Accountant, you’ll lead the end‑to‑end accounting function—ensuring accuracy, compliance, and clarity across all financial activity. You’ll manage the monthly reporting cycle, oversee payroll and tax compliance, and provide commercial insights that help drive operational and strategic decisions.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys both hands‑on accounting and higher‑level analysis, and wants a role with autonomy, influence, and long‑term growth potential within the organisation.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Full preparation, posting, and review of financial documents and journal entries
• Ownership of the general ledger, ensuring all accounts are accurate, reconciled, and compliant
• Preparation and analysis of monthly P&L, Balance Sheet, KPI reporting, and consolidated group results
• Timely completion and lodging of all GST, PAYE, FBT, and tax obligations
• Management of weekly payroll (including leave, KiwiSaver, deductions, pay reviews)
• Oversight of accounts receivable—cash collection, credit control, and debtor follow‑up
• Budget preparation, cashflow forecasting, and variance analysis
• Partnering with the leadership team to provide financial insights and improve performance
• Liaising with auditors, external accountants, financial institutions, and the IRD
• Ensuring strong financial controls, process improvements, and compliance across the business

What You’ll Bring

Why Join Us?

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