Accounts Assistant

The Business

Our client is one of NZ's most successful property developers. They have a strong and prestigious history of developing high-quality, value-added real estate, including both commercial and residential developments across the South Island. Founded nearly 30 years ago, the business has been able to attract and retain exceptionally talented people. The company culture is widely regarded as professional, high-performing, collaborative, encouraging and supportive.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head Accountant (who is amazing), the Accounts Assistant will be responsible for providing accurate financial and administrative support. Key duties will include:

• Accounts Payable/Receivable - process invoices, prepare payments, reconciliation

• Banking - perform monthly bank and credit card reconciliations

• Staff Expenses - process expense claims and staff reimbursements

• Fixed Assets - maintain fixed asset register, process monthly depreciation and reconciliation

• Property Management – reconcile and process monthly journal entries from property management reporting

• Construction Bonds – receipt and refund bonds, maintain register

• Assist with month‑end and year‑end processes including general ledger reconciliations

• Assist with forecasting and monthly drawdowns

• Assist with taxation returns including GST & PAYE

• Assist with payroll preparation

• Help maintain and improve internal processes

• Provide support to management and other departments as needed.

What You'll Bring

• Previous NZ work experience gained in a similar styled accounts / accounting role

• A strong understanding / knowledge of accounting principles

• A business / accounting qualification is preferred but is not essential

• Our client uses Microsoft Dynamics Business Central. Previous experience with this accounting system would be helpful but is not essential

• High attention to detail and genuine pride in the work you complete

• High levels of confidentiality and integrity

• A reputation for being a "must have" employee. You're someone who positively contributes every single day and makes a great workplace even better.

Keen to secure one of the best jobs that will be recruited in Christchurch in 2026? Got the skills and experience we are after? If so, please contact Clare Turner immediately: email [email protected] or Tel. 021 676 828.