Financial Accountant
- Work with a collaborative, hands-on finance team
- Shape decisions with accurate financial insights
- Live local - work local! Lower Hutt location
At PAE New Zealand, we’re one of the country’s largest providers of Facilities Management services. Our teams work behind the scenes to keep essential operations running—whether supporting the New Zealand Defence Force, local councils, retail, or even Antarctic operations.
We’re looking for a detail-focused Financial Accountant to join our Finance team. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance, and insights to support decision-making across the business.
What you’ll be doing
Delivering accurate and timely month-end and year-end financial processes
Preparing statutory financial statements and supporting external audit requirements
Liaising with PwC on tax return preparation and compliance
Maintaining the fixed asset register and upholding strong financial controls
Overseeing cash flow monitoring, GST, and FBT obligations
Contributing financial data and analysis to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting
Supporting managers with financial insights and variance analysis
What we’re looking for
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or related field
CA or CPA qualified (or working towards equivalent)
3+ years’ post-qualification experience in a Chartered Accounting or financial reporting environment
Proven experience preparing financial statements for a Tier 1 for-profit entity
Strong knowledge of NZ IFRS and statutory reporting requirements
High attention to detail, with strong organisational and communication skills
A proactive, curious mindset with the ability to work collaboratively across teams
Why PAE?
Working at PAE means being part of a team that supports some of New Zealand’s most critical services. From Defence sites to local communities, we help keep essential operations running smoothly every day.
In Finance, that translates to meaningful work—your reports and insights directly shape decisions that keep our contracts, people, and services moving in the right direction.
We’re a practical, hands-on organisation where people who are self-managing, adaptable, and collaborative do well. You’ll find a culture that values accuracy and accountability, but also encourages curiosity and initiative.
Applications close - 9 September 2025 but will be reviewed as they are received
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