Water Services Management Accountant

Water Services Management Accountant

Water Services Management Accountant

Clutha District Council

Balclutha, Otago

2 hours ago

No application

About

  • New Year, New Job – could this be your next role?
  • We are seeking an experienced finance professional to provide support and guidance to the Three Waters team, delivering high-quality, accurate, and timely accounting services. This role plays a key part in ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all transactional processing and financial reporting.
  • Working closely with the Water team, you will support effective financial management through robust budgeting, monitoring, and forecasting, enabling informed decision-making across the service.

What you will do

  • Provide financial advice and support to the Water Services team to enable effective decision-making.
  • Ensure the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of all transactional processing and financial reporting.
  • Support the development of annual budgets and long-term planning, ensuring alignment with Council priorities and legislative requirements.
  • Monitor and report on actuals versus budgets, including variance analysis and clear commentary.
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Chartered Accountant (or equivalent)
  • 4-5 years experience in a similar role
  • Understanding of practical project management
  • Why Join Us?
  • Make a real impact on Three Waters financials
  • Work with collaborative, forward-thinking professionals
  • Enjoy a supportive environment where your expertise is valued
  • If you’re ready to take up a new challenge for 2026 and bring precision, insight, and confidence to our Three Waters Department - we’d love to hear from you!
  • To view the full job description and vacancy information, click on the following link: Water Services Management Accountant Vacancy Pack
  • This role will close on the 18 January 2026, but we will be assessing applications as they are received, so apply now!