Assistant Financial Accountant

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KiwiRail is seeking an Assistant Financial Accountant for a full-time onsite role in Wellington (G2). This busy, varied position covers daily bank processes, month end, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and tax support, with involvement in annual and half-year financial statements, external audit queries, and asset and lease accounting. It emphasizes stakeholder service and process improvement and offers opportunities to develop your accounting career, including CA progression. You should have a solid bookkeeping foundation, strong Excel, an undergraduate degree in accounting or business, and be pursuing CA. Benefits include a competitive salary, 4% KiwiSaver, development opportunities, staff discounts, and a Zero Harm culture. Applications close 25 February 2026. Review the Position Description and tailor your CV to highlight relevant experience and collaboration.

Assistant Financial Accountant

Position Description

• Busy and varied role
• Opportunity to develop your skills and experience
• Permanent, Wellington based

He kōrero mō mātou | About us:

At KiwiRail, we connect New Zealanders sustainably, powering economic growth and ensuring vital freight and passenger services run smoothly. Our mission, "Stronger Connections, Better New Zealand," highlights our dedication to sustainability and community well-being. 

Our people make KiwiRail exceptional. By fostering a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, we empower everyone to contribute their best. If you’re passionate about innovation and safety, we’d love to welcome you aboard. 

He whakamārama mo te tūranga mahi | About the role:

The Assistant Financial Accountant is responsible for providing accounting support services which include daily bank processes, month end processes, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and tax support.  You’ll have a customer centric focus in assisting the business by investigating and answering queries and assisting with financial processes.

As well as the above responsibilities, you will also assist with preparation of annual and half-year financial statements, answering external auditor queries and supporting asset and lease accounting tasks.

Ngā pukenga e rapu nei mātou | What (skills) you will bring:

• A sound general understanding of bookkeeping and accounting principles
• Excellent skills in MS Office suite, specifically Excel
• An undergraduate degree in accounting, business or similar
• Ideally working towards or intend to work toward a CA qualification

You’ll be someone who genuinely enjoys responding to our stakeholder needs and queries in a timely and professional manner and looking to develop their career in accounting.  You’ll be great at building and maintaining effective working relationships and be enthusiastic at exploring new ways to improve processes and systems.

Nōu te rourou | What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary plus 4% employer KiwiSaver contribution
• Ongoing development opportunities
• Access to discounted travel, health insurance & holiday houses across NZ as part of the Staff Welfare Trust 
• A strong Zero Harm policy to keep you safe

Kua rite, kia rite | Ready to Make a Difference?

Rā aukati | Applications close:  25 February 2026