Accountancy & Finance Jobs in New Zealand

You bring the skills and we’ll bring the opportunities. Here at Hays, we specialise in accountacy & finance recruitment, from accountants to senior finance professionals and accounting support staff and always have a comprehensive range of accounting jobs available in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Tauranga, Napier-Hastings, Dunedin, etc.

With more than three decades of experience in the accountancy and finance jobs market, our efficient and knowledgeable consultants can connect you with the right job. Whether you’re looking for your next role as a Finance Officer, Accounting Manager, Payroll Officer or Commercial Analyst, to name but a few, we can bring the opportunities to you. We also have a wide range of jobs for financial controllers and finance directors and recruit across the commercial, private practice and public sector. So, no matter where you are in your accounting career, from a graduate starting out and looking for your first graduate accounting job to an executive looking for a C-suite role, we’ll bring you into contact with leading accountancy and finance employers.

After all, we pride ourselves on our client relationships and our understanding of what employers are looking for. It’s insights such as these that allow us to connect your skills with New Zealand’s top job opportunities at all levels, from entry level accounting jobs through to senior accounting and finance job opportunities.

Find accounting jobs in New Zealand

Our Accountancy & Finance team operates across New Zealand, giving you confidence that you can find a job local to you. Our job database features hundreds of accountancy jobs in Auckland, Christchurch, Dunedin and Wellington, as well as other cities and regional locations.

Explore permanent, temporary and contract roles across a wide range of industries in accountancy, senior finance and the public sector. Search for accountancy jobs below or speak to a recruiting expert at your local Hays office to find out more about our services.

Accountancy and finance jobs we recruit for

Senior Finance

Chief Financial Officer (CFO)
Finance Business Partner
Financial Controller
Commercial Manager
Finance Manager
Company Accountant
Financial Accountant
Management Accountant
Financial Analyst
Cost Accountant

Professional Practice

Business Advisory Services
Auditor
Tax Accountant
BAS Intermediate Accountant
BAS Senior Accountant
BAS Manager Accountant

Accounting Support

Accounts Receivable
Accounts Payable
Credit Control
Payroll Officer
Assistant Accountant
Accounts Administrator
Bookkeeper
Collections Officer

An innovative approach to finding your next job in accountancy

We’ve equipped our consultants with the latest innovative technology to ensure they can find the ideal match between a candidate and an accounting job more quickly and effectively than ever before. This includes utilising data science tools and digital technologies through our ‘Find & Engage’ solution and investing in artificial intelligence techniques and machine learning tools.

Regardless of the accountancy and finance job you’re looking for, we believe that the right job can transform a person’s life and the right person can transform an organisation. We have the technology, depth of expertise and market insight to make that happen.

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Personalised accounting jobs market insights

Crucially, we understand the accounting jobs market and will give you objective, straight up advice, from CV tips to how to achieve your career aspirations in the short, medium and long term. We’re also available to share an update on the local accountancy and finance jobs market or information on the qualifications and experience that will help you stand out and make your next career move.

That’s why we’re trusted by accountancy and finance professionals to not only secure their next job but to partner with them throughout their lifelong career.

In addition, we have curated reports and industry insights available for you to download. From what it takes to be a Credit Manager, Payroll Manager to unpacking the DNA of a CFO as well an in-depth report on what's challenging today's finance leaders.