Assistant Accountant/Accountant

Company description

Our story began more than 50 years ago, when one doctor and two engineers designed a better way to care. Today, we are a thriving global business, and our products, used in acute and chronic respiratory care, surgery and the treatment of obstructive sleep apnea, make a difference to millions of patients every year.

Job description

Care to build your career

Join a team of good people doing good work with intent. People like you, who care to make a difference.

About the opportunity

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is looking for an Assistant Accountant or Accountant to join our Group Services Finance team. This is a full-time, office-based role where you will perform core financial processes and month end activities, reporting and analysis that support informed decision-making across the business. The position offers an excellent platform in a growing business to further develop your accounting and analytical capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

Transactional accounting and month-end activities, including account reconciliations and investigating and resolving any discrepancies

Reviewing and refining policies and procedures to improve efficiency and effectiveness

Responding to ad hoc business queries and providing financial insights as required

Providing accounting support across Group Services as priorities require

Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives and project-based work

About you

You thrive in a proactive, high-performing environment where you have the trust to manage your own priorities. You pay attention to detail but are also able to step back and see the bigger picture. You have a strong analytical mindset, coupled with the ability to understand the broader commercial context behind the numbers.

Relevant university undergraduate degree

Solid understanding of accounting concepts with at least 2 years relevant work experience

Analytical skillset to support problem solving

Strong communication skills

Solid Excel skills

SAP and Power BI experience or similar reporting tools is an advantage

A naturally curious mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

Working With Us

Care to join a supportive environment? Fisher & Paykel Healthcare foster an inclusive work environment founded on our culture of care and cooperation. Here you'll have the trust and support to generate ideas, solve problems and do your best work, while enjoying some of our perks and benefits:

Life, Critical illness and Income Protection Insurance

Free Parking

Beautiful campus with green spaces

Subsidised Café's

* Annual Salary Review

About Us

Fisher & Paykel Healthcare is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of medical devices, exporting to over 120 countries globally.

Our commitment to care unites us. Here, we're driven to improve patient care and outcomes through inspired and world-leading healthcare solutions.

Care to join us? Apply today, applications close 18 October 2026.

We focus on nurturing a positive and inclusive culture based on trust and respect. In New Zealand, our employee-led communities, Spectra (Rainbow), Manaaki (Māori) and WISE (Women in Science & Engineering) among others play an important role in this culture. We also have a commitment to creating a positive lasting impact on society, shown by our support of New Zealand organisations such as Te Uru Tangata - Centre for Workplace Inclusion, Pride Pledge and Global Women.

We are dedicated to designing our recruitment process with care and empathy to support all candidates, regardless of identity, background, and experiences. Should you require support or adjustments during our process, please let us know at [email protected].

Care to make a difference.