Accountant

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls is one of New Zealand’s leading independent day and boarding schools. With a strong reputation for academic excellence, outstanding co-curricular achievement, and exceptional pastoral care, we are committed to developing confident, capable young women.

About the Role

We are looking for a capable and detail-driven Accountant to join our Finance team, reporting to the Commercial Manager. This is more than a traditional accounting role as you will play a key part in supporting strategic decision-making and ensuring financial integrity across a unique, purpose-driven organisation.

If you enjoy working closely with leaders, influencing outcomes, and being part of something bigger than just the numbers, this could be the role for you.

In this varied and rewarding role, you will provide high-level financial support across multiple entities, including:

• Waikato Diocesan School for Girls

• Waikato Board of Diocesan Schools (Proprietor’s Board)

• Waikato Diocesan School Foundation

You will partner with leadership and budget holders to deliver meaningful financial insights, while ensuring strong compliance, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement across the finance function.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead month-end reporting, including journals and reconciliations

• Prepare annual financial statements

• Provide clear financial insights and variance analysis to support decision-making

• Partner with budget holders and lead financial review discussions

• Manage GST returns, audit, and ensure strong compliance practices

• Support budgeting and deliver cashflow forecasting

• Identify and implement process and system improvements

To be successful in this position, you will have

• A degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• Proven experience in a similar Accountant role

• Strong capability in month-end, budgeting, and forecasting

• Experience preparing financial statements in line with NZ IFRS

• Solid understanding of GST requirements

• Advanced Excel and strong systems skills

• Experience working across multiple entities (advantageous)

• Familiarity with accounting systems and FACTS student management system (advantageous)

In addition, you will be a proactive, hands-on accounting professional who enjoys working collaboratively and takes pride in delivering accurate, meaningful work. You will have excellent attention to detail, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the professionalism to operate in a confidential environment

Why Join Us?

• Work in a respected, values-led organisation

• Contribute to an environment focused on excellence and development

• Be part of a supportive and collaborative team

• Enjoy a stable, permanent position in the education sector

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we would love to hear from you - apply today!

Waikato Diocesan School for Girls promotes equal opportunities by applying our EEO framework to all relevant school policies and procedures, particularly those relating to employment, e.g., recruitment and selection, training, professional development and promotion.