Description At Place Makers, we’re proud to play a key role in building New Zealand. With a strong branch network and a practical, down-to-earth culture, we’re looking for a Financial Accountant who enjoys getting into the detail, partnering with the business, and delivering insights that make a real difference. The Role As a Financial Accountant, you’ll support a portfolio of Place Makers branches by delivering accurate, timely financial reporting and maintaining strong financial control. You’ll work closely with branch teams and Support Office finance partners, ensuring the numbers are right and the story behind them is clear. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys ownership, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and wants exposure to operational finance in a large, multi-branch business. We have multiple roles across various locations. Southland, Timaru/Dunedin, Central Otago, Nelson, Levin/Palmerston North What You’ll Be Doing Completing month-end processes including journals, reconciliations and commentary
Preparing branch P&L and Balance Sheet reports with insightful variance analysis
Maintaining balance sheet integrity, fixed assets and cash reconciliations
Supporting forecasting, budgeting and consolidated reporting requirements
Acting as the key finance contact for assigned branches, including regular branch engagement
Supporting audits and ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls
Identifying opportunities to improve accounting processes and systems What We’re Looking For Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting) or equivalent
3 years’ experience in financial accounting or a similar role
Strong technical accounting capability (NZ IFRS experience preferred)
Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems (JDE or similar)
Confident communicator who can explain financial information clearly
Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage competing deadlines
CA/CPA qualified or working towards (desirable, not essential) Why Join Place Makers? A role with real responsibility and visibility across branch operations
A supportive finance team that values collaboration and continuous improvement
Career development opportunities within a large, respected NZ organisation
A values-led culture built on safety, trust and Know How, Can Do
Access to Fletcher Building Group benefits & Employee share scheme
Employment Education Fund to support your learning journey
Health & Wellbeing initiatives including an Employee Assistance Programme If you’re a capable accountant looking to grow your commercial experience and be close to the action, we’d love to hear from you. Pre-employment checks including references, medical, drug test, Criminal background check, credit check is required as well as the legal right to work in NZ indefinitely. Our recruitment team will be on leave over the Christmas and New Year period and will return in early January. We’ll be in touch with you in the new year regarding your application. We are proud of the incredible diversity of people who make up our business! As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to create an inclusive environment for all our employees across our national network of branches throughout New Zealand.
