Project Settlement Accountant

Project Settlement Accountant

📍 New Plymouth

🕐 Permanent - Full-time or Part-time

·      Exciting opportunity to play a key role in the Asset Settlement team

·      Be part of close-knit supportive team across the wider business

·      Flexible work environment with great benefits

Do you want to be part of an essential lifeline company?

Then we are off to a good start.

What we offer you:

• To be part of a great organisation supporting your growth and development
• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive in a genuinely caring and fun environment
• Loads of flexibility – we embrace hybrid working, so if you’d like to work a few days a week from home – that’s fine by us
• All the usual stuff, but way better – ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in the office, amazing Parental Leave entitlements
• Health and Wellness – flu vaccinations, access to regular health checks, Fully subsidised medical and life insurance

About the role

As a Project Settlement Accountant, you will be part of our Finance and Reporting team, supporting the Project Settlement Team Lead to ensure the accurate settlement of completed projects into our fixed asset registers. You will work closely with internal stakeholders across Powerco and external partners like service providers and auditors.

This is a specialist role where your attention to detail, analytical skills, and relationship-building abilities will shine. You’ll help maintain high settlement accuracy, meet key performance indicators, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. 

There is lots to be done, both BAU and exciting projects. So for an accountant like you, now is a golden opportunity to make your mark on Powerco.

Our focus on continuing operational excellence and ongoing continuous improvement means we are developing future efficiencies in systems and processes. This is a great opportunity to bring your experience to help us on this exciting journey to improve the way we work in the future.

To be a success in this role, you will need:

• Strong communication and analytical skills
• A customer-focused mindset with the ability to build strong relationships
• Excellent time management and multitasking abilities
• A collaborative approach and a passion for continuous improvement
• Ability to work autonomously while also thriving in a team environment
• Hands on experience with SAP or similar ERP system

It would be ideal if you have:

• A relevant, or working towards, tertiary qualification and ideally a CA or equivalent
• 1+ years of experience in a commercial environment

About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 900,000 customers connected and enables energy choices as we leverage Aotearoa low carbon electricity system and grow our economy towards a net zero 2050 goal. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

📅 Applications close: Sunday 10 August 2025

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz