Greenhawk is an Accounting, Tax & Growth partner for ambitious businesses.

An upbeat team of savvy CFOs and business brains, we help our exceptional clients thrive and grow. Right now we’re on the hunt for a talented Senior Assistant Accountant to join our Wānaka team.

The role:

Reporting to our Wānaka Production Manager, the Senior Assistant Accountant will be responsible for:

  • Carrying out the bookkeeping, reporting and payroll functions for our client partners.
  • Preparing budgets and cashflow forecasts using Fathom, Spotlight and Excel.
  • Creating insightful management reports—from reconciling balance sheets to building complete board packs using tools like Fathom.
  • Supporting AML compliance by designing, implementing, and following robust processes.
  • Managing client invoicing and revenue recognition using XPM and FYI Elite.
  • Assisting with carbon accounting work for clients.

You have:

  • A relevant Bachelor’s degree.
  • 3+ years’ experience as a Senior Assistant Accountant.
  • Stellar communication, workload management and prioritisation skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and a solid grasp of accounting flows through to financial statements.
  • Industry experience across tech, manufacturing, construction, tourism, not-for-profit, and property.
  • A knack for margin analysis, production tracking, and assessing project profitability.
  • Confidence switching clients’ payroll and reporting systems.
  • Advanced Xero skills, plus experience with MYOB, Infusion, Smartly, iPayroll, PayHero, and Xero Payroll.
  • Proven ability to build cashflow forecasts in Spotlight and Fathom.
  • Xero Advisor, Xero Payroll, Fathom Advisor, and Spotlight Reporting certifications are preferred.
  • Hands-on experience managing invoicing in FYI Elite and Xero Practice Manager.
  • A positive attitude and a love of good banter!

We have:

  • Exceptional clients – local, national and international – doing exceptional things across a diverse range of industries.
  • Fabulous team culture & fun-loving office vibe.
  • Room to grow – progression plans for all.
  • Lifestyle-focused work environment (hours and location).
  • A commitment to sustainability.

This is a permanent, full-time role; 37.5 hours per week. Applicants must be willing to relocate to Wanaka and must specify their work rights in their application to be considered.

Sound good? We’d love to meet you. Apply today.

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