Accountant

About Nature Pac

Nature Pac is a New Zealand-owned supplier of plant-based, eco-friendly food-service packaging.

Our products are designed to be recyclable, compostable and biodegradable, helping businesses across Aotearoa transition to lower-impact packaging.

Our head office and warehouse are in Lower Hutt, Wellington.The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially astute Accountant to take end-to-end ownership of our finance function in a fast-growing distribution / manufacturing environment.

You will safeguard financial integrity, sharpen decision-making through incisive reporting, and strengthen controls as we scale.

Key Responsibilities

Perform month-end close : journals, accruals, prepayments, GL and balance-sheet reconciliations.

Prepare accurate management accounts, cash-flow forecasts, and board-ready KPI packs (e.g., gross margin, stock turns, DSO).

Prepare budgets and rolling forecasts; manage cash-flow, AR / AP, credit control and supplier terms.

Oversee inventory accounting and COGS (SKU costing, landed-cost allocations, cycle counts, variances).

Lead tax compliance (GST, PAYE / withholding, FBT) and liaise with IRD and external advisors.

Coordinate annual accounts and audit / review processes.

Enhance internal controls, finance policies, and systems (Xero / ERP) for scale and audit-readiness.

Provide decision support on pricing, tenders, promotions, procurement and freight / logistics, including business cases for capex.

What You'll Bring

Bachelor's degree in accounting (or closely related field).

Working knowledge of New Zealand accounting standards (NZ IFRS).

A minimum of two (2) years of post-qualification experience is required; exposure to FMCG, wholesale, manufacturing, or distribution environments is highly regarded.

Advanced Excel (pivot tables, lookups, modelling) and confidence with Xero / ERP and inventory modules.

Sound understanding of NZ tax obligations (GST, PAYE, FBT) and financial reporting.

Strong analytical, communication and stakeholder-engagement skills, with a continuous-improvement mindset.

Why Nature Pac?

Meaningful mission in sustainable packaging that helps New Zealand businesses lower their footprint.

Influence and autonomy to shape finance, reporting, and systems in a growing company.

Competitive remuneration : $68 - $70 per hour, with full-time stability (35+ hours / week).

Supportive team culture and genuine cross-functional collaboration.

How to Apply

If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and why you would be an excellent fit for the role.

Equal Opportunity : We welcome applications from all qualified candidates.