Corporate Accountant (Tax and Accounting) - Contractor

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Powerco offers a contracted Corporate Accountant (Tax and Accounting) for a six-month term in New Plymouth, onsite. The role spans indirect tax filing, journals and reconciliations, cost centre reporting and forecasts, GST returns, and non-resident contractor tax risk management, with SAP navigation as a key tool. The ideal candidate will analyse tax transactions, provide cost centre insights, and communicate effectively with internal teams and external partners; they should hold or be pursuing a relevant tertiary qualification with CAANZ. To apply well, demonstrate tax and forecasting experience, SAP fluency, and a collaborative, can-do mindset. Applications close Sunday 1 March, highlight readiness to start now and flexibility.

Corporate Accountant (Tax and Accounting) - Contractor

📍 New Plymouth

🕐 Contracting Opportunity - 6 month term

About the role

We have a fantastic contracting opportunity for someone with the ability to multitask over a range of accounting and taxation functions. This role will be responsible for filing and processing indirect taxes, monthly financial journals and reconciliation, monthly cost centre reporting and analysis and preparations of cost centre forecasts. If you are looking for an opportunity to mix accounting with tax and are available to start now, then we want to hear from you.

The ideal candidate

• Can analyse Tax transactions, prepare GST returns and manage our Non-resident contractors tax risk.
• Provide analysis and insights to cost centre managers for costs and support them with preparation of forecasts.
• Effectively communicate with the various people across the business.
• Prepare journals and reconciliations.
• Capable of navigating the SAP system to analyse and review transactions.

Skills & Experience

• Excellent communication skills.
• Collaborating with internal & external customers.
• A “can do” confident attitude.
• Strong financial, analytical, and investigative skills.
• Ability to identify critical issues and analyse with detail and accuracy.
• Has or is working towards or have a relevant Tertiary & CAANZ Qualifications.

What’s in it for you

• A role that has purpose and variety.
• An environment where you can thrive – great team culture that prioritises having fun and delivering results.
• Based in New Plymouth, with flexible working opportunities to ensure both home and work are in balance.
• You’ll enjoy being part of more than one team and willing to pitch in when needed.
• You’re comfortable multi-tasking and quick to pick up financial systems.

📅 Applications close: Sunday, 1 March