Assistant Financial Accountant

Assistant Accountant

Be part of a large and well-respected finance team doing great things
Get involved in interesting and varied work
Hybrid working with Wellington CBD offices
Korero mo te turanga - About the role

Join one of New Zealand's most trusted brands and be part of a finance team that's driving continuous improvement, smart financial controls, and clear reporting across the NZ Post Group.

We're on the hunt for an Assistant Financial Accountant who's detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to grow their career. In this role, you'll play a key part in delivering accurate financial information-through tidy general ledger journals, sharp bank and balance sheet reconciliations, and collaboration across the business to keep things ticking smoothly.

This role offers a lot of variety and the ability to really solidify your accounting fundamental knowledge, giving you a great opportunity to grow and develop your accounting career within a large finance team.

You'll achieve that by:

Delivering accurate and timely financial data and reconciliations
Supporting month-end close and year-end audit processes
Maintaining internal controls and supporting accounting compliance
Identifying areas for process improvement and contributing to smarter ways of working
Preparing financial statements and keeping key documentation up-to-date
Mou - About you

With a head for numbers and a heart of learning and growing your career, you'll come with a couple of years practical experience where you've gained a solid understanding of accepted accounting practices, knowing the difference between a debit from a credit and balance sheet from a profit and loss statement.

Most importantly though you'll bring

A relevant tertiary qualification in finance
At least 1-2 years of work experience in a finance based role
A willingness to learn
The ability to navigate around and use Excel include pivot tables, sum if's and look ups
Strong interpersonal skills and a team player attitude
Impeccable attention to detail
He Aha Te Pai - What you'll love about us!

Alongside the opportunity to work with a team passionate about delivering, our permanent employees enjoy a wide variety of benefits including:

Access to discounted health insurance plans for you and your family
Special rates on fantastic holiday home accommodation around New Zealand
Retail shopping discounts with our partners
An employee assistance programme to support you when you need it
Plus more!!
Hiahia? - Interested? Come and join the whanau!

At NZ Post - whatever the role - we share the same goal. Delivering. For Aotearoa New Zealand. For each other. Ready to be part of something bigger? Start your journey with us by applying today, or to find out the full requirements of the role please download the JD available via the NZ Post website. If you require additional information, contact Michele Christie (Talent Acquisition Specialist) on 022 XXXXXX.

Applications for this position close on 10 August 2026

Due to the fast-paced nature of NZ Post, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

All successful applicants will be required to provide proof of their eligibility to work in New Zealand and will be subject to a security check and reference checks. Some of our roles may also require a credit check and/or a drug test.

If you're interested in a role, please apply directly through our online portal. No one knows what we do and how we do it better than us, and our in-house talent team are experts at finding the right people for the right roles. We won't consider candidates through agencies unless this has been previously approved.

There's something really special about being part of the team here at NZ Post - Tukurau Aotearoa, who we are and what we stand for is grounded in our values.

We are proud to be Rainbow Tick certified and recognise the diversity and uniqueness of our workforce and reaffirm our commitment to create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.