Newly Developed role- Financial Accountant
Join a New Zealand Icon and Help Shape the Future
If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical accounting expertise with genuine business influence, we'd love to hear from you.
This isn't just another Financial Accountant position. You'll have the opportunity to work across the business, influence decision-making, improve systems and processes, and help shape the future of a company that has been protecting New Zealanders for more than 140 years.
Who are we?
At Wormald, we're more than New Zealand's leading fire protection company. We help protect people, property, and businesses across the country through innovative fire protection solutions and exceptional service.
With over 140 years of history behind us, we're now focused on the future. As our business continues to evolve, we're looking for a commercially minded Financial Accountant who wants to do more than produce numbers. This is an opportunity to influence decisions, improve systems and processes, and help drive the financial performance of a nationally recognized organization.
Why Join us?
Competitive salary package - We recognize and reward capability and performance.
Subsidized healthcare - Helping you and your family stay healthy and supported.
On-site parking - Convenient and hassle-free parking available.
Career growth opportunities - Be part of a business investing in people, process improvement, and future leadership capability.
Make an impact - Work closely with senior leaders and operational teams to influence business outcomes.
Stability and purpose - Join New Zealand's leading fire protection business and help protect what matters most.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of Wormald's financial information while providing valuable commercial insights to support decision-making.
This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accountant who enjoys getting involved in the wider business, improving processes, and partnering with stakeholders to deliver results.
What You'll Be Doing
Financial Reporting & Analysis
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including profit and loss, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
Manage month-end close activities, journals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.
Analyze financial performance and provide meaningful insights to business leaders.
Business Partnering
Work closely with operational and leadership teams across the business.
Translate financial data into practical recommendations.
Support cost management, profitability improvement, and strategic decision-making.
Help drive a strong commercial and performance-focused culture.
Compliance & Governance
Ensure compliance with accounting standards, taxation obligations, and internal policies.
Prepare GST and FBT returns.
Assist with external audits and statutory reporting requirements.
Maintain and strengthen financial controls and risk management practices.
Continuous Improvement
Identify opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and financial processes.
Support finance transformation and process improvement initiatives.
Contribute to the ongoing development of ERP and reporting capabilities.
What Success Looks Like
We're looking for someone who combines strong technical accounting capability with a proactive and commercially focused mindset. You'll be comfortable rolling up your sleeves when required while confidently engaging with managers and leaders across the business.
You'll Bring
Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
CA, CPA, or equivalent qualification (or working towards completion).
Previous experience as a Financial Accountant or in a similar role.
Strong knowledge of month-end reporting, reconciliations, and financial controls.
Experience with GST, FBT, audits, and statutory compliance.
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with ERP systems.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to build trusted relationships.
A continuous improvement mindset and desire to make a difference.
Experience within construction, project-based, service, contracting, or multi-branch businesses would be highly regarded.
What We're Looking For
Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who:
Takes ownership and accountability.
Enjoys improving processes and finding smarter ways of working.
Builds strong relationships across the business.
Thrives in a dynamic and evolving environment.
Wants to contribute to a positive and collaborative culture.
Salary & Benefits
At Wormald, we understand that great people deserve great rewards. We offer a competitive remuneration package and a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing and career growth, including:
Competitive salary aligned to your skills and experience
Subsidized healthcare
On-site parking
Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities
Exposure to senior leadership and commercial decision-making
The opportunity to contribute to a business undergoing growth and transformation
A supportive, collaborative, and values-driven team environment
Pre-Employment Requirements
The successful candidate will be required to complete:
Reference checks
Medical assessment
Criminal history check
Drug and alcohol screening
Ready to Join Us?
Apply today and become part of a company that protects people, property, and communities across New Zealand.