Are you ready to be a part of something exceptional? Invercargill City Council invites you to become a driving force in our future-focused team. With a vibrant atmosphere and an unwavering commitment to our values—positivity, respect, responsibility, and above and beyond—we're passionate about creating a team full of outstanding individuals who are as passionate about shaping the future as we are.

Our friendly Financial Services team are seeking a Financial Accountant

Reporting to the Manager - Financial Services and working closely with other members of the Financial Services Department, your strong financial accounting background, positive attitude and confidence means you will enhance the financial services team and be a valued business advisor for the varied aspects of our organisation.

The key focus for this role is the delivery of the consolidated Annual Report while maintaining best practice skills and process, and undertaking the key liaison with external auditors to ensure an efficient audit process.

The other responsibilities for the role include:

• preparation of GST, FBT, petroleum and income tax returns,
• preparation or review of key control reconciliations,
• preparing the consolidated group financial statements for the Council group
• application of public benefit entity accounting and reporting standards to council and group transactions,
• continuously improving process and procedures to drive efficiencies

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Bachelor of Commerce with a major in accounting, or equivalent tertiary qualification
• Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand Chartered Accountant designation
• A minimum of 5 years' post graduate experience in financial and/or management accounting within large and complicated organisations
• demonstrate a positive hands on approach to your work and have ability to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• have good attention to detail
• have good communicate skills and the ability to work with people from various areas.
• be able to analyse data at a high level and communicate financial information in a language that non-accountants can understand
• Being proficient in integrated accounting systems and having advanced spreadsheeting skills and prior excel modelling experience would certainly be an advantage.

Waihōpai Invercargill is New Zealand's southernmost city and the heart and hub of Southland. We're known for our lush green spaces, like award-winning Queens Park, our long summer daylight hours and our local legend Burt Munro. Our city has character, charm and a laidback atmosphere. There's outstanding nature reserves, Ōreti Beach and the Waihōpai River to explore plus our lively restaurants complemented by a thriving entertainment and arts scene which are hard to beat! The sensible gridded layout featuring wide streets ensures a convenient 10-minute drive to work. Who wouldn't want to call this place home?

Want to know more? View the full position description or contact Invercargill City Council at (03) 211 1777.

If this sounds like you, click Apply and follow the prompts to submit your application.

Applications close 4 November 2026. Please note applications will be processed as they are received and we encourage you to apply early as this advert may be removed at any time.

Applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand. While all applications will be considered, preference will be given to candidates currently residing in New Zealand.