About The Role

Deliver high-quality financial reporting, reconciliations and statutory compliance
Join a purpose-led organisation supporting New Zealanders every day
Build your career in a high-performing finance team that supports learning and development

Permanent | Wellington

About us | Mō mātou

ACC is a trusted and high‑performing organisation, providing care, supporting recovery and promoting injury prevention, now and into the future.

You can find more about ACC and the work we do at www.acc.co.nz

About the role | Mō te tūranga mahi

As a Financial Accountant, you'll play an important role in ensuring ACC has accurate, reliable financial information to support decision-making across the organisation. Working as part of our Financial Accounting team, you'll contribute to statutory reporting, tax compliance, financial controls, reconciliations, and fixed asset management, helping deliver high-quality, timely financial accounting services that make a real impact.

The key responsibilities are

Deliver accurate financial reporting and month-end close
Prepare balance sheet reconciliations
Maintain strong financial controls and support audits
Contribute to statutory reporting and tax compliance
Provide Finance SME support to projects
Drive process improvements and automation

The appointing salary for this role is $85,037 - $120,052 based on experience. ACC offers a comprehensive benefits package which at present includes an advantageous superannuation scheme (9% contribution) with features like no mandatory employee contribution, optional life and income protection insurance.

About you | Mōu

You will bring

A tertiary qualification in accounting or equivalent.
A CA ANZ Chartered Accountant membership or equivalent.
Previous experience in a large finance function, working with ERP systems.
A firm grasp of tax compliance.
An ability to analyse problems that may involve large sets of data and establish and implement solutions.
An interest in continuous improvement and refining of accounting policies, processes, and procedures.
Good communication across a range of stakeholders.
A willingness to roll up your sleeves, be flexible and meet deadlines.
A good eye for detail and accuracy.
You must hold New Zealand work rights at the time of application.

Working at ACC | Mō ACC

At ACC, we embrace the rich tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand’s cultures and are dedicated to providing equitable opportunities. We know that a diverse and inclusive team helps us meet the needs of our customers, and we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, ethnicity, national origin, gender identity, age, and those with diverse abilities. It's important to us that people are free to be themselves at work. Here are some ways we encourage that:

Employee networks to support our colleagues from diverse backgrounds.
The option to explore flexible working that suits your needs and ours.

How to apply | Me pēhea te tuku tono

Please attach your CV and cover letter telling us why you would be a great fit and what strengths you would bring to the role. Applications will run through to 5.00pm on Tuesday 8th September 2026 , however if an ideal candidate is found we may progress screening and interviewing sooner.

Applications can only be accepted through the ACC Career Website. For accessibility support or pātai (questions), email [email hidden] quoting the Job Identification number in the Job Info section.