Financial Accountant

We’re L’affare - Wellington’s original coffee business, born in 1990 out of a love for espresso. It all started at our café and HQ on College Street, and over 30 years later, we’re still proudly there. Over the years, we’ve grown into a full-scale roastery in Mt Cook, fuelling New Zealand’s coffee culture one cup at a time.

Our people make us who we are today. We’re a mixed bunch of creative, industrious, adventurous humans, all with a great love for serving NZ the freshest and best coffee possible.

Why join us as our Financial Accountant?

Reporting to our Commercial Manager, you’ll take ownership of financial reporting, maintain strong financial controls, and ensure timely statutory compliance for L’affare, while also supporting our other specialty brand, Atomic. You’ll oversee month‑end processes, manage fixed assets and capital expenditure accounting, support taxation requirements and audit preparation, and contribute to forecasting, process improvements, and commercial insights that help drive informed decision‑making.

What You'll Do

• Lead month‑end activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support financial reporting, forecasting and variance analysis, providing insights to the Commercial Manager.
• Manage fixed assets, capital work‑in‑progress, lease accounting, and maintain accurate CAPEX records.
• Oversee GST, FBT, tax balances, intercompany transactions, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
• Maintain general ledger integrity, support year‑end audit requirements, and drive improvements in systems, controls, and processes.

About you?

• 3+ years’ experience in financial accounting - including month-end close, reconciliations and statutory compliance with exposure to commercial finance.
• CA qualified ideally, or working towards.
• Strong Excel capability with experience in MYOB Exonet (desirable) or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• An ability to perform well under pressure, and juggle multiple priorities at any one time.

What’s on offer?

Working with us means you'll be part of a bigger coffee business that offers the stability and reputation of a long-standing company coupled with the dynamic nature and agility of smaller business units. You’ll have the chance to explore the fascinating world of coffee, deepen your knowledge, and immerse yourself in the rich heritage and expertise that define our brand.

We pride ourselves on offering a flexible work environment that supports both professional and personal growth. As part of this, we offer ‘recharge leave’ - five additional days each year to allow you to rest, reset, and refuel. And of course, you’ll enjoy the perks of coffee on tap and beans to take home, keeping you connected to the craft we’re passionate about.

This is a full-time, permanent, Monday-Friday position based in our Mt Cook, Wellington location.

Take the next exciting step in your career with us. Apply now!