Accountant

Alpine Energy Limited; Timaru; On-site; NZD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual wellbeing allowance

Medical insurance

On-site health support

Social events

Job summary

Alpine Energy Limited in Timaru is seeking an experienced Accountant for a fixed-term position through to the end of October 2027. You will help maintain accurate financial information and support the implementation of a new ERP system, ensuring smooth operations during this significant transformation.

Reporting to the finance lead, you’ll handle month-end and year-end activities, assist with compliance and statutory reporting, and contribute to system improvements to strengthen controls and

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• Experience with ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities.
• Assist with compliance, audit and statutory reporting requirements.
• Provide finance system support and process improvement expertise.

Skills

3+ years accounting experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP system

Nimbus

Job description

We own and operate the electricity distribution network that provides South Cantabrians with power. We are proud to be community-owned and connect over 34,000 customers throughout the region.

At Alpine Energy, our people sit at the centre of everything we do. Our Culture Commitment guides how we work together so every person feels safe, optimistic, energised, involved, and appreciated. We empower each other with trust and respect, take ownership of our words and actions, and act with integrity. By living these behaviours every day, we stay connected as one team and create a workplace where everyone can thrive.

We are considered an essential lifeline service, playing a significant role in our community, contributing to the growth and prosperity of South Canterbury and New Zealand’s transition to a low‑carbon economy.

We are in a period of substantial investment and with that comes exciting career opportunities for the right candidates to join our high performing team.

Job Description

The role

Join us at Alpine in this fixed-term opportunity as an Accountant and play a key role in supporting the successful implementation of our new ERP system. As we navigate this significant business transformation, you'll help maintain the accuracy and integrity of our financial information while supporting reporting, compliance, financial controls and system improvement initiatives. This role is ideal for an experienced accountant who enjoys combining technical accounting expertise with process improvement and systems-focused work, helping ensure a smooth transition to our future finance environment while keeping critical finance operations running effectively.

This is a fixed-term position through to the end of October 2027.

As an Accountant, you will be responsible for:

• Support month-end and year-end accounting activities
• Support compliance, audit and statutory reporting requirements
• Provide finance system support and process improvement expertise

What you’ll need

• Prior experience in a similar role (Usually 3+ years)
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline
• Experience working with accounting or ERP system

Nice to have

• Experience working with a wide variety of finance systems
• Experience with Nimbus

What we offer

At Alpine we focus on creating a place where people genuinely want to come to work.

This shows up in the day-to-day. It’s practical wellbeing support that works for you, flexibility where it makes sense, and recognition that feels real. From an annual wellbeing allowance to medical insurance, on‑site health support, and regular social events, our benefits are designed with you in mind; focused on making a real difference.

Our Timaru office helps too. With panoramic views, great coffee, fresh fruit, and spaces designed for both focus and connection, it’s an environment that supports how you work best.

You’ll also experience a strong health and safety culture, ongoing development opportunities, and a team that takes pride in supporting each other and the wider community.

If you’re curious about everything we offer, we’re always happy to talk through it during the recruitment process.