Assistant Management Accountant
Tasman District Council
Listing Description
Description
Looking for that opportunity build your management accounting career, in a supportive, people first led culture?
Look no further! Join the team at Tasman District Council as our newest Assistant Management Accountant!
Why Council?
- Competitive salary plus an inclusive benefits package - choose extra leave, more superannuation, or cash allowance
- Work in a collaborative, supportive finance team
- Utilise your experience in forecasting, reporting and costing
- Full time permanent role based in Richmond, Tasman
About the job:
This role supports the delivery of high-quality management accounting services across Council including period reporting, financial forecasting and the operation and maintenance of Council costing systems.
As Assistant Management Accountant you will participate in monthly reporting, contribute to FTE reporting, assist with the preparation of Council budgets along with Annual Plan and Long Term Plan and provide accurate, timely financial insights to support decision making, and ongoing process improvements.
Working closely with the finance team, you'll also undertake a range of tasks that support the effective operation of the Finance section.
About you:
We're looking for a motivated finance professional with at least two years' experience in a large organisation and a solid understanding of accounting principles. Preferably you have an Accounting Technician qualification (Level 5) or be studying towards a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.
Your strong digital capability and excellent written and verbal communication skills will be paramount to presenting information clearly to management. You'll be analytical, well organised and bring strong problem-solving skills along with excellent attention to detail, a focus on continual improvement, and a collaborative approach to your work.
The perks:
This is a fabulous opportunity to join a performance and values-based organisation that invests in the development of its people. At council we offer:
- A great team environment
- Flexible working arrangements
- Attractive benefits package
- Health insurance
- A day off on your birthday!
Ready to make the jump?
To download the PD, and to apply for this role go to: https://careers.tasman.govt.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code 6859076
Need more info? Contact the People and Wellbeing Team on 03 543 8400.
Applications close 22 February 2026
Application details
Apply now for this role by clicking the APPLY NOW button above.
Tasman District Council
Climate and lifestyle are two of the major factors for people choosing to live and work in the Tasman District.
At the Tasman District Council, we live and breathe our vision, mission and values. We want the Tasman District to be a thriving, vibrant, interactive community where people enjoy a wonderful lifestyle and the natural environment is well cared for. We want to live in a place where we all live and work sustainably, with employment opportunities for everyone, and where residents and visitors can enjoy the stunning natural beauty of our District.
If you love the sunshine and the great outdoors, the Tasman District provides plenty of opportunity for you. From tramping, mountaineering, camping and hunting, through to horse trekking, boating and fishing, you name it, it can be done in Tasman. We also have some of the top mountain bike tracks in the country at your disposal.
With three national parks – Abel Tasman, Kahurangi and Nelson Lakes, and Tasman's Great Taste Trail on your doorstep, there’s plenty of opportunity to explore the best parts of the region. If the outdoors aren’t for you, you can sit back and relax at one of the many great restaurants, wineries, cafes, breweries and bars in the region.
We are a great organisation to work for, passionate about what we do, and full of people who want to make a positive difference. You’ll work with nationally and internationally recognised leaders in many different professions.
As one of the five unitary councils in New Zealand, we combine the work and obligations of a regional council and a district council in one institution. This enables an end-to-end decision-making and project management process.
We have an attractive range of benefits that you're entitled to by joining our team.
We are all one team, working together and sharing our knowledge every step of the way – come and join us!
