Fixed Asset Accountant

Newly created role | Large Finance Team | Hybrid working 3 office 2 home | Opportunity to grow and develop your career.

The company
  
This business is one of the largest players in its market delivering technology innovation to its customers.  With Trans-Tasman operations and a culture that offers exceptional opportunities to develop your career it’s an exciting time to join this business and they look to further diversify their service offering.  We are now seeking a Fixed Asset and Project Accountant to join the team in this newly created role.

What you will be doing
  
You will be responsible for managing the fixed assets, ensuring financial policies and controls are followed for accurate decision-making. You will also  handle compliance with accounting standards, analyse costs related to sales and projects, and manage the capitalization and upkeep of fixed assets to meet business requirements.
  
Your responsibilities will include
  

• Managing the fixed assets register, ensuring accurate classification, depreciation, and compliance with accounting standards and financial policies.
• Supporting year-end audits, focusing on the accuracy of the fixed asset register and capex transactions and providing financial guidance to the commercial and project teams.
• Providing detailed financial analysis of project costs, budgets, and forecasts including monitoring and tracking capital projects to ensure accurate capex allocation and analysis
• Preparing comprehensive capex reports outlining project performance, asset investments, and ensuring proper capitalisation in accordance with accounting policies.

  
About you
  
Skills and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Proven experience in managing fixed assets, capex, and project accounting, at least 3 years.
• Strong understanding of accounting standards (IFRS or GAAP) and financial policies.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to analyse financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial systems and advanced MS Excel skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams, including project managers, procurement, and operations.
• Strong communication skills to provide financial guidance to non-financial teams.

Why this role

• Stable business with little impact with current market conditions.
• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Hybrid working model 3 office 2 home – with flexible start and finish time.
• Supportive, collaborative team environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Be part of a company that values innovation, integrity, and customer focus.

We recognise that neurodiversity is critical to a healthy, successful workplace. Our role is to uncover and advocate strengths via a psychologically safe recruitment experience. So, if a typical recruitment process doesn’t bring out your best, let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.  
  
Next steps 
 
Apply here with a CV in MS Word. You’ll need to hold NZ citizenship, residency, or have already secured a valid visa. Want to discuss your suitability further? Find me via our website. 
  
We understand some job seekers choose not to apply if a role isn’t a 100% match. We’d encourage you to apply anyway or send us your details. If this isn’t right something else might be. 

A bit about Rachel, who's recruiting this role
  
People that work with Rachel enjoy the extra time she invests in coaching and guiding them towards achieving their career goals.  If you are wondering where to next for your career, or you’re not sure if this role is quite right for you, please get in touch. I look forward to working with you. 

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