Financial Accountant - Auckland - - 43634 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Fixed Term

Description

At PlaceMakers, we’re proud to play a vital role in building New Zealand. With our strong branch network and practical, down-to-earth culture, we’re looking for a Financial Accountant who enjoys working in the detail, partnering closely with the business, and delivering insights that drive real impact.

We’re also open to hearing from experienced Assistant Accountants ready to take the next step in their career.

The Role:

As a Financial Accountant, you’ll support a portfolio of PlaceMakers branches by delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and maintaining strong financial control. You’ll work closely with branch teams and Support Office finance partners, ensuring the numbers are right and the story behind them is clear.

This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to operational finance in a large, multi-branch business.

This is a 12-month fix term role, offering 40 hours Monday-Friday. Based full time from our PlaceMakers support office in Penrose.

What You’ll Be Doing:

Completing month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and commentary
Preparing branch P&L and Balance Sheet reports with insightful variance analysis
Maintaining balance sheet integrity, fixed assets and cash reconciliations
Supporting forecasting, budgeting and consolidated reporting requirements
Acting as the key finance contact for assigned branches, including regular branch engagement
Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems
Regularly visit the 6 branches you will be supporting in our South Hub (South & Central Auckland)

What We’re Looking For:

2-3 years’ experience in financial accounting or similar role
Strong technical accounting capability
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (JDE or similar)
Confident at learning new systems and juggling between them
Confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly
Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines
Ability to foster strong, collaborative partnerships
CA/CPA qualified or working towards (desirable, not essential)

Why Join PlaceMakers?

A role with real responsibility and visibility across branch operations
A supportive finance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement
Career development opportunities within a large, respected NZ organisation
A values-led culture built on safety, trust and Know How, Can Do
Access to Fletcher Building Group benefits & Employee share scheme
Employment Education Fund to support your learning journey
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test, Criminal background check, credit check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely.

We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.