Accountant

Are You an Experienced Accountant Looking for Work That Matters?

Join Ember Korowai Takitini and use your accounting expertise to support meaningful outcomes across Aotearoa.

• Permanent, Full time (40 hours per week)
• Working hours are Monday - Friday between the hours of 8.00am and 5.30pm
• Location: We are currently based in Otahuhu, Auckland (office based)

Make an Impact Beyond the Numbers

At Ember Korowai Takitini, we believe financial expertise can be a powerful enabler of change. As an organization, we support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back. Our Finance team plays a critical role in making this possible.

If you’re an Accountant with solid experience, strong technical skills, and a motivation to contribute to work that makes a difference, we want to hear from you.

Ngā Mahi | The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll join a supportive finance team of five, working across five entities within Ember. This is our second Accountant position, offering variety, responsibility and the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to financial integrity and decision‑making.

You’ll be trusted to manage core accounting functions, provide insightful analysis, and collaborate closely with colleagues to strengthen systems and processes.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Owning assigned month‑end and year‑end accounting processes
• Preparing journals, balance sheet reconciliations and draft financial reports
• Providing clear analysis and recommendations to support decision‑making
• Maintaining the general ledger and fixed assets register
• Assisting with budgets, audits, service performance reporting and compliance
• Identifying opportunities to improve systems and workflows

What We’re Looking For | Ngā Pukenga

• Tertiary level degree or diploma in accounting (required)
• CA qualified (or working towards this), or an equivalent professional accounting qualification (eg. CPA Australia, ACCA) would be advantageous
• At least three years’ relevant accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of NZ accounting standards, compliance and reporting
• Experience with accounting software and Excel (Xero experience an advantage)
• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to financial accuracy
• Confidence working independently while collaborating effectively
• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A full NZ driver licence and valid NZ work rights

About Ember Korowai Takitini | Nga Matapono

Ember Korowai Takitini blends professional expertise and lived experience to offer a range of services and supports for anyone with mental health, addiction, or intellectual disability needs.

At Ember we support people to live the lives they choose, and we challenge the systems that hold them back.

We desire a society that better understands and responds to mental distress, addiction, and intellectual disability

Ember offers:

• Additional leave, including recreation days and study leave
• Wellbeing initiatives, including flu vaccinations, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), and $250 per year on an Extraordinary card to spend on Health & Wellbeing services & products
• Training opportunities for upskilling, personal & professional development, and career progression.
• A friendly, inclusive and values‑driven workplace culture and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day in a values-led organization
• Free on‑site parking

Ready to Apply? | Kia Whakauru

Please submit:

• An up-to-date CV
• A Cover Letter detailing:
  • Why you’re interested in the role?
  • What skills, competencies and experience you bring to the role?

We will interview candidates as applications come through rather than waiting until the advertisement closes. The vacancy may be filled earlier if a suitable candidate is identified.

“He aha te mea nui o te ao? Maku e ki atu, he tangata, he tangata, he tangata”

What is the most important thing in the world? It is people, it is people, it is people.

Ember is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and embrace diversity and inclusion in the workplace and are committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all. We particularly welcome applications from our Māori, Pacific and Rainbow communities.