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People-Focussed AccountantOpes Partners • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
People-Focussed Accountant

People-Focussed Accountant

Opes Partners • Christchurch, Canterbury, New Zealand
1 day ago
Job description

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)

  • 3% Kiwisaver
  • Car Park
  • Laptop
  • Phone
  • EAP (free counselling)
  • Free medical insurance
  • 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 :

  • 3–5+ years of accounting experience, ideally in property, tax or compliance
  • A BCom (Accounting) - CA qualified or working toward CA is a bonus
  • Strong organisational skills and the ability to lead process improvements
  • A comfort with (and curiosity for) technology and automation
  • Excellent client communication skills - clear, confident, and human
  • An interest in property and modern, tech-enabled accounting practices
  • This role suits someone who wants to step up, take responsibility, and help shape an accounting service built for scale.

    Must haves

  • BCom (Accounting)
  • Permanent Resident or NZ Citizen
  • Professional English language skills (written and verbal)
  • 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 :

  • A client-facing advisor
  • A key contributor to automation implementation
  • And a future leader within the Accounting team
  • 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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