At Fair Way, we believe people deserve support when navigating conflict, complaints and disputes. Every year, our team helps thousands of individuals, families, businesses and organisations find practical ways forward.
We're looking for a Finance Specialist who enjoys more than just processing transactions. This is an opportunity to play a key role in keeping our financial operations running smoothly while providing valuable insights and support that help the business make informed decisions.
If you're someone who loves accuracy, enjoys solving problems, has a naturally curious mindset and takes pride in delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing
As our Finance Specialist, you'll be a trusted member of the Finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager and stakeholders across the business.
Your day-to-day work will include:
Managing accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
Preparing payment runs, invoices and bank reconciliations
Maintaining the fixed asset register and general ledger reconciliations
Preparing GST, PAYE, FBT and Income Tax returns and liaising with IRD when required
Supporting audits and providing accurate financial information
Responding to vendor, contractor and client queries professionally and efficiently
Analysing financial and non-financial information to identify trends, risks and opportunities
Producing regular and ad hoc reports that support sound business decisions
Contributing to process improvements and helping us continue to enhance the way we work
This is a varied role where no two days are quite the same, offering plenty of opportunity to broaden your experience and make a meaningful contribution.
What we're looking for
You'll bring a solid finance and tax knowledge, strong attention to detail and a commitment to delivering quality outcomes.
Ideally, you'll have:
3+ years' experience in a finance, accounts or tax role
Intermediate accounting knowledge and practical experience across accounts receivable, accounts payable, reconciliations and tax calculation obligations
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial systems
Excellent communication and relationship management skills
A customer-focused approach and the ability to work collaboratively across the organisation
High levels of integrity, discretion and professionalism
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
Most importantly, you'll be someone who is proactive, adaptable and enjoys contributing to a positive, high-performing team culture.
What you need to know:
Fair Way is a professional services company delivering specialist conflict management advice and service. Fair Way’s expertise lies in empowering organisations to manage conflict and to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
We’re committed to the Treaty of Waitangi, and whilst we don’t expect you to be expert in this, we do expect our team to actively engage, learn, and grow their cultural capability and comfort, and we have a framework for this to occur within.
We care about our people, and deeply about the work we do. With this comes an expectation that you bring your best, do your best and help others.
Our values of Tika (Professionalism), Pono (Integrity), Mahi Tahi (Collaboration), Tōkeke (Fairness) and Aroha (Empathy) matter to us. We expect you to know what they mean to you and your commitment to these.
Working with us:
As part of the Fair Way whānau, you get to make over 100 new friends across our Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington offices. Our people thrive on making a difference each day and looking out for each other. We also offer:
Competitive and transparent pay
Life and income protection insurance
Wellbeing benefits
Flexible working
An outstanding team and culture
Cultural capability learning and growth opportunities
Please visit www.fairwayresolution.com to get a copy of the position description. To apply please send your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. Applications close Monday 2 November at 5pm.