Graduate Accountant

At ETEL, we’re focused on delivering reliable, high-quality solutions for our customers — and our Finance team plays an important role in supporting strong business performance. In this role, you’ll gain hands-on experience across core accounting activities while building a strong foundation for your career.

You’ll do this by working closely with the Finance team and stakeholders across the business to keep processes running smoothly, maintain strong financial controls, and support reporting. We’re looking for someone who takes ownership, pays attention to detail, and is motivated to learn and grow.

About the role

Reporting to the Group Financial Controller, this role provides flexible support across the Finance function. As a Graduate Accountant, you’ll contribute to day-to-day accounting, month-end activities, reconciliations, reporting support, and ad-hoc analysis as priorities shift.

You’ll gain exposure across multiple areas of Finance, including accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, compliance support, and management reporting. This is a development-focused role suited to a graduate with 1–2 years’ experience who is working towards, or planning to commence, their CA ANZ qualification. Over time, you’ll build capability through coaching, practical experience, and progressively increased responsibility.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting accounts payable and receivable activities, including coding, processing, allocations, remittances and resolving routine queries
• Assisting with month-end tasks such as draft journals, reconciliations, cut-off support and reporting schedules
• Preparing and maintaining accurate supporting documentation, working papers and master data records
• Supporting management reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities during peak periods
• Assisting with compliance and audit support, including schedules and information requests
• Working with stakeholders across the business to resolve queries and provide responsive finance support
• Helping improve processes, documentation and data accuracy across systems and reports

What you’ll bring

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce or a related discipline (completed or near completion)
• 1–2 years’ experience in a finance or accounts role, including internships or graduate positions
• Strong attention to detail, sound time management and the ability to meet deadlines
• Working knowledge of Excel and confidence using finance or ERP systems
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with non-finance stakeholders
• Adaptability, integrity and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Working toward or planning to commence CA ANZ (or a similar professional qualification)

What sets you apart

• You take ownership of your work and follow through on commitments
• You’re highly organised, with strong attention to detail
• You’re adaptable and able to manage changing priorities
• You’re comfortable solving problems and working through challenges
• You’re motivated to learn and develop your accounting capability

Why ETEL

At ETEL, you’ll be part of a supportive team where collaboration, learning and continuous improvement are valued. You’ll have the opportunity to grow your capability, gain practical exposure across core finance processes, and build a strong platform for your future career.

This is a great opportunity to develop broad finance experience in a practical, hands-on environment while receiving guidance and support from experienced team members.

• Exposure across multiple areas of Finance and reporting
• Coaching and support to grow your skills and progress your CA journey
• A collaborative team environment with opportunities to contribute to improvement initiatives
• Auckland-based role in a practical, hands-on business environment

We’re committed to creating an environment where people can do their best work and feel proud of the contribution they make, while building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels respected and supported.

You must be eligible to work in New Zealand and currently reside here.

Ready to start your accounting career and grow your capability at ETEL? Apply now.