People-Focussed Accountant

Enhance our client service + help shape the future of Accounting at Opes

Required : BCom (Accounting) | NZ Resident or Permanent Citizen

Full-time, permanent

About the role

Opes Partners is looking for an experienced Accountant to join our Opes Accounting team and make the critical front-end of our service - the client onboarding, document collection, and preparing files for review – a great one!

This role sits at the heart of the Opes Accounting service - where efficiency, accuracy, and client experience all begin. You’ll work alongside Marc - our Opes Accountant (from Kendons) to streamline the onboarding process, reduce bottlenecks, and help create a scalable accounting engine as Opes continues to grow.

What you’ll do

You’ll take ownership of the front-end client experience immediately, ensuring that clients have a smooth, timely onboarding process and the Senior Accountant can focus on review and client delivery.

As the systems become more automated, your role expands into :

• Client interactions and advisory
• Completing and reviewing returns
• Helping design (and refine) the modern future of accounting at Opes

This is a role with both responsibility now and growth ahead.

What’s in it for You?

Remuneration and Benefits

$75K-$105K (experience dependant)

Career Growth

Learn from amazing industry professionals in a progressive company to grow your career in property accounting

Work-life balance

Work 37.5 hours per week and enjoy your evenings, weekends and public holidays!

Supportive Management

Regular one-on-ones, open-door mgmt. policy, and ongoing training.

Fantastic Culture

Enjoy a hardworking, supportive team culture that values your work. camaraderie and makes coming into the office a joy!

Modern Office

Central location, open plan, well-stocked with snacks, fun team activities and a truly welcoming environment.

Who we’re looking for

You’re an experienced accountant who can confidently manage workflow, drive efficiency, and communicate clearly with both clients and colleagues.

You’ll bring :

This role suits someone who wants to step up, take responsibility, and help shape an accounting service built for scale.

Must haves

Your future at Opes

This is a role where AI and automation will support your technical work, so your problem-solving and interpersonal skills will be what set you apart.

You’ll start by owning onboarding and workflow, and grow into :

We’ll support your professional development, including CA progression where relevant.

Why Opes Partners

At Opes, we do things differently. We’re one of New Zealand’s leading property investment companies, combining financial services and media (like the Property Academy Podcast) to help everyday Kiwis build wealth.

Join a team that’s ambitious, collaborative, and future-focused where you’ll learn fast and grow faster. Opes Accounting is part of the Opes Group and powered by Kendons - a local CA firm who will provide training, support and expert advice.

Next steps

If you’re looking for a role with more ownership, more impact, and more progression, this is it. Apply now and start your best yet accounting career with Opes. (Please note, due to application volume, we may take up to 2 weeks to contact you if we'd like to invite you to an interview).

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