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Accountant

Profile Group • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
30+ days ago
Job description

Opportunity

This is a genuine all-rounder Accountant role with a strong emphasis on accurate financial processing. You’ll keep the NZ ledger in perfect shape, back up for the AR function, and play a key part in month‑end, statutory reporting and audit support – all while working closely with wider business.

Company

A well‑established, growing New Zealand business with a national customer base. Proudly local, financially solid, and committed to delivering exceptional service through smart systems and great people.

Role

Reporting to the CFO and working within a tight‑knit finance team, your key responsibilities will include :

  • Preparing GST, FBT, PAYE / withholding tax returns
  • Supporting treasury, cash flow monitoring and overseas / local supplier payment runs
  • Preparing monthly management accounts, variance analysis and audit schedules
  • Maintaining lease schedules (IFRS16 / Nomos One) and quarterly royalty calculations
  • Daily and month‑end bank reconciliations, journals, fixed assets and credit card reconciliations
  • Supporting credit control – setting up new accounts, credit checks, PPSR, invoicing, cash allocation.
  • Providing backup and support across the wider finance function

About You

  • Accounting qualification or several years’ relevant hands‑on experience
  • Proven accounts receivable and credit control experience
  • Solid understanding of NZ GST, FBT and general statutory requirements
  • Intermediate to advanced Excel and comfortable with accounting / ERP systems
  • Confident communicator who enjoys dealing with customers and resolving queries

  • Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and stay calm when things get busy
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  • This is a 6 month contract – applicants must have existing & valid working rights.

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