Financial Accountant - Support Office - - 43348 - Fletcher Building

General Information

Job Type

Permanent

Description

About the role:

We’re looking for a Financial Accountant to join our Support Office Finance team in Penrose. This is a fantastic opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys tax, financial control, and continuous improvement within a large, complex business.

You'll play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant financial and tax outcomes for PlaceMakers. With a strong focus on GST, FBT, and income tax, you’ll also support the integrity of month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, and audit readiness.

You’ll collaborate closely with internal finance teams, branch stakeholders, and external auditors, contributing to strong financial controls and ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities include:

Prepare and support GST, FBT, and Income Tax compliance, including calculations, reconciliations, and filings
Complete month-end processes, including journals, balance sheet reconciliations, and reporting packs
Prepare and maintain high-quality working papers to support audit, tax, and statutory reporting
Support reporting to Fletcher Building Group Corporate Finance, including minority interest reporting
Assist with statutory accounts, insurance renewals, and sales rebate accounting
Participate in internal and external audit processes
Identify and implement process and system improvements to enhance efficiency and control
Build strong relationships across branch accounting, FP&A, corporate finance, and the wider business

This is full time permanent role, offering 40 hours a week, Monday-Friday, based full time from our Support office in Penrose.

About you:

CA/CPA qualified or be close to achieving it
Strong, current NZ taxation experience (GST, FBT, Income Tax)
Experience working in a professional services firm in Business Advisory or Tax, or large corporate environment
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (SAP, JDE, or similar)
Demonstrates confident communication at a senior and stakeholder-facing level
Naturally curious with strong problem-solving ability, exceptional attention to detail, and a focus on delivering practical solutions

Our Benefits:

Be part of a supportive, highly capable finance team within a large, well-respected organisation
Access to Fletcher Building Group benefits, including paid parental leave & share scheme
Access to our Fletcher Building Employment Education Fund
Genuine development opportunities that come with being part of the wider Fletcher Building Group
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme

Join Us:

We value diversity and encourage applications from all backgrounds. Research shows that females and minority groups don’t always apply for roles unless they match 100% of the requirements. If this role interests you but you feel you don’t quite fit, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are proud of our diversity and see it as one of the things that make us better together.

Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test and a Criminal background 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.