Assistant Accountant

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Clarus Group seeks an Assistant Accountant for New Plymouth team, reporting to the Management Accountant and Gas Services Financial Accountant. You’ll lead financial systems development and maintenance, uphold data integrity and controls, maintain the fixed asset register, and support month-end reporting. The role requires a tertiary accounting qualification, relevant experience, solid GAAP fixed asset knowledge, and a mindset geared to improvement with stakeholder confidence. In return there’s a competitive salary, extra leave, insurance and development support via a wellness program. Apply by 20 March 2026 by emailing Natalie Joyce for JD and tailor your CV to highlight systems work and asset accounting; applications are progressed as they come in, so don’t delay.

Company Description

What is our story?

At Clarus Group you’ll be part of the talented, hardworking team who help safely deliver the vital energy New Zealand needs to thrive today and in the future. We began in Taranaki and our head office is in New Plymouth, but our Rockgas, Firstgas, Firstlight, Flexgas and Gas Service NZ operations span the length and breadth of Aotearoa — so you’re never far away from our good energy. Clarus Group is helping drive sustainability by laying the foundations for the decarbonisation of our network and developing green alternatives like New Zealand’s first renewable biomethane and hydrogen pipeline projects. We care about the communities where we live and work and are guided by principles of inclusiveness, kaitiakitanga and excellence.

Job Description

What you’ll do:

Supporting both our Management Accountant and the Senior Gas Services Financial Accountant, your role will be interesting and varied with key responsibilities including:

• Taking the lead on financial systems development and maintenance, ensuring great functionality, data integrity, smooth processes, and robust controls.
• Keeping Clarus Group’s fixed asset registers in top shape, making sure everything is recorded correctly and is compliant across accounting, tax, and regulatory requirements.
• Contributing to month-end and financial statement reporting where required, helping to ensure deadlines are met and information is reliable.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

As well as being a team player who brings passion, fun and energy to your work you will have:

• A tertiary accounting qualification
• Previous experience in a similar accounting/finance role
• A good understanding of GAAP fixed asset accounting requirements
• Strong problem-solving skills and curiosity about how systems and processes can work better
• Confidence working with a range of stakeholders
• A methodical approach and pride in accuracy
• Heaps of initiative and a continuous improvement mindset

Additional Information

What we can offer you:

You’ll be valued for who you are, rewarded for what you do and supported to thrive. Along with a competitive salary we offer up to 1 week’s additional leave and medical and death insurance cover. We’ll fuel your professional development, keep you at the top of your game and help you build the career you want. Our award-winning wellness programme recognises you’re more than the job you do and supports you with initiatives like access to professional wellbeing services for you and your whānau. You’ll get to work in a safe, healthy environment, supported by great people who want to see you succeed.

Apply Now:

If you love the blend of technical accounting and smart systems thinking, this is the perfect role for you.  Fill your workday with good energy at Clarus Group by clicking the link before applications close on 20 March 2026 or get in touch with Natalie Joyce on [email protected] for a copy of the full job description.

Please note that we will processing and progressing applications as they come in so don’t wait too long to apply.