Intermediate Accountant

KidsCan is one of New Zealand's leading children's charities, dedicated to helping Kiwi kids affected by hardship by providing food, clothing and health products so they can participate fully in learning and thrive.

With a passionate team, strong community partnerships, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for children, KidsCan makes a tangible difference in schools and early childhood centres across New Zealand.

Due to continued growth and a focus on finance transformation, KidsCan is seeking an Intermediate Accountant to join its Albany-based finance team.

This role has been created to provide greater support across the finance function and offers an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional looking to broaden their technical capability and gain exposure to a wider range of accounting responsibilities.

About the Role:
Reporting to the Head of Finance and working closely with experienced members of the finance team, you will play a key role in supporting day-to-day financial operations while contributing to month-end processes, compliance activities and continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Daily bank and credit card reconciliations
• Accounts payable processing and supplier management
• Accounts receivable and credit control
• Weekly payment runs and expense reimbursements
• Supplier statement reconciliations and query resolution
• Customer invoicing and management of outstanding balances
• Month-end journals, reconciliations and accruals
• GST return preparation and reconciliations
• Supporting annual financial statement preparation and audits
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Monitoring automated finance processes and ensuring accuracy
• Contributing to process improvement and finance automation initiatives

About You:

To be successful, you will bring:

• Around 3+ years' accounting experience
• Strong exposure to accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations
• Some experience assisting with month-end processes and GST
• A tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline
• Knowledge of New Zealand GST requirements
• Experience using ERP systems, with NetSuite advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
• Excellent communication and stakeholder relationship skills

This role would suit someone looking to take the next step in their accounting career and develop their technical capability within a supportive and professional environment.

What's in it for You?

• Strong mentoring and development opportunities
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities
• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Regular interaction with experienced finance leaders
• Flexible start times
• Modern systems environment including NetSuite and Power BI
• Access to free professional development courses
• Convenient Albany location with easy parking

Apply Now:
Madison Recruitment is proud to be partnering with KidsCan on this appointment.

If you're looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career while contributing to an organisation that makes a genuine difference to communities across New Zealand, we'd love to hear from you.

For a confidential discussion, please contact Adam Napper or Heather Kerr on [09 303 4455](tel:09 303 4455) or email: [email protected] / [email protected]

To apply, please submit your CV via the application link. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.