Accounts Manager
Northpower
Date: 11 hours ago
City: Whangarei, Northland
Contract type: Full time
Fixed Term Role (Ending November 2026):
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining reporting procedures and record keeping, as well as analysing reports and identifying solutions. You will be leading the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Whangārei reception teams, making sure they perform well, efficiently, and to a high standard as a team. You will also be providing financial support across the wider business and assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements as needed.
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
Power up your career in a strategic leadership role that drives performance across our contracting network!
Join us as an Accounts Manager and use your financial expertise to lead a high performing team and drive accuracy, efficiency, and performance across our business. Apply via #REQ1630.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role.
Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
You will be responsible for developing and maintaining reporting procedures and record keeping, as well as analysing reports and identifying solutions. You will be leading the Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), and Whangārei reception teams, making sure they perform well, efficiently, and to a high standard as a team. You will also be providing financial support across the wider business and assist in the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements as needed.
- Manage the daily operations of the AP, AR, and Reception teams
- Ensure timely and accurate transaction processing and reporting
- Provide financial support to the wider business and assisting with month-end and year-end financials
- Prepare reconciliations and journal entries
- Lead team performance and development
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and audit processes
- A tertiary qualification (Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience preferred)
- At least 6 years of administration experience in a finance environment
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and reporting processes
- Proven team leadership and communication skills
- Attention to detail and the ability to multi-task under pressure
- A collaborative, proactive approach to solving problems
- Competitive remuneration.
- An in-house well-being programme, a peer support network (Kaitiaki) and EAP services.
- Life Insurance and group discounted medical insurance.
- Commitment to professional growth and development.
- A friendly workplace where people are valued and appreciated.
- Tailored leadership development in line with our specialised capability framework.
- Social club, family-friendly events and discounted gym membership along with various retail discounts.
Northpower is an electricity and fibre network provider for Whangārei and Kaipara, with more than 60,000 connected customers.
We are one of the largest multi-utility contractors in New Zealand, servicing the needs of clients in transmission, distribution, generation, fibre, renewables, and commercial sectors. We have a reputation for excellence and innovation, providing commercially viable solutions for electrical and telecommunication design, construction, and maintenance requirements.
We have over 1,400 staff working together across 16 locations to keep the power on and the lights going for our customers.
Get in touch!
Power up your career in a strategic leadership role that drives performance across our contracting network!
Join us as an Accounts Manager and use your financial expertise to lead a high performing team and drive accuracy, efficiency, and performance across our business. Apply via #REQ1630.
New Zealand work rights are required for the role.
Pre-employment checks will include a criminal history check, drug and alcohol testing, and a medical assessment.
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