Assistant Accountant

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Downer is seeking an Assistant Accountant in Auckland to join the Government & Integrated Facilities Management team and deliver accurate financial reporting for essential contracts. Reporting to the Finance Team Manager NZ, you’ll help with month-end processes, including journals, accruals and reconciliations, and prepare monthly and ad hoc reports with practical insights. You’ll support cost analysis and cost-out initiatives, and manage invoicing, debtors and accounts payable while collaborating with finance, contract and operations to strengthen governance. The ideal candidate has an accounting degree, fast-paced reporting experience, strong Excel and systems skills (SAP, WMS or Coupa a plus), and a proactive, collaborative mindset. Apply with examples of month-end delivery and cost savings ideas.

We currently have an opportunity for an Assistant Accountant in Auckland NZ to join our Government & Integrated Facilities Management team and play a key role in delivering accurate financial reporting and trusted support across essential contracts. Reporting to the Finance Team Manager NZ, you’ll help deliver high‑quality outcomes that support our essential services.

What You’ll Do 

This role offers a broad scope, with key responsibilities including:

• Supporting month‑end financial processes, including journals, accruals, reconciliations, invoicing and profit recognition, with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness. 

• Preparing monthly and ad‑hoc financial reports, providing meaningful insights to support operational and commercial decision‑making.

• Assisting with overhead and cost analysis, and contributing to cost‑out initiatives and continuous improvement opportunities. 

• Managing invoicing, debtors and accounts payable support, ensuring compliance with Downer policies and contract requirements. 

• Working collaboratively with finance, contract and operational teams to proactively identify risks and support strong financial governance.

What You’ll Bring 

• A degree in Accounting or equivalent, with a solid foundation in financial accounting principles. 

• Experience supporting financial reporting, month‑end processes and reconciliations in a fast‑paced environment. 

• Strong Excel and systems capability, with exposure to enterprise systems such as SAP, WMS or Coupa highly regarded. 

• A collaborative, confident communication style, with the ability to build positive working relationships across teams. 

• A proactive mindset, strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently while contributing to shared team goals.

More than anything, you’ll bring a strong work ethic, a positive attitude, and a commitment to delivering high-quality outcomes for our clients.

Why Downer?

At Downer, we plan, create, and sustain essential public services across Australia and New Zealand. From hospitals to data centres and defence partnerships, we manage critical infrastructure that keeps communities thriving.

What It Means to Belong at Downer

We’re proud of our high-performance culture and commitment to diversity, offering:

• Training and development to support and diversify your career. 

• With 30% of vacancies filled internally you’ll find real opportunities to advance your career.

• Perks@Downer: healthcare discounts, great savings on retail purchases, car purchases and much more.

• Employee Assistance Program: professional support for you and your family when you need it most.

You want your work to matter and so do we.  With over 26,000 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, our team is made up of individuals with unique perspectives, backgrounds, and ideas.

We know that diversity makes us stronger and we actively celebrate it through our commitment to inclusion and belonging.

We’re committed to building a team that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we welcome people of all ages, genders, sexual orientations, cultures, abilities, and lived experiences. We especially encourage applications from those whose voices have traditionally been underrepresented in our industry, including women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples, Māori and Pasifika Peoples, veterans, people with disability, and neurodivergent individuals.  Even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with this role, we’d still like to hear from you. If it feels like the right fit, apply - potential counts, and so do you.

As a WORK180 Endorsed Employer, we support flexibility that works for your life, inclusive leadership that values your voice, and equitable access to opportunity so you can do your best work and bring your whole self to it.

If you need support or adjustments through the recruitment process, just let us know, we’re here to help you put your best foot forward.