Accountant - Financial Services

Placements24; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Accountant to join the finance team in Queenstown, New Zealand. The role focuses on maintaining financial records, preparing statements, and ensuring accuracy across all accounting operations within a financial services context.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, solid GAAP knowledge, and experience with Pastel, Sage, and SAP, along with advanced Excel proficiency. This is a hands-on position with budgeting support and compliance duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• Professional accounting qualification (SAIPA, SAICA) is an advantage.
• Minimum 3–5 years of accounting experience, preferably in financial services.
• Proficiency with accounting software (Pastel, Sage, SAP) and Excel.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

SAIPA/SAICA articles (advantage)

Tools

Pastel

Sage

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a meticulous and dedicated Accountant to join their finance team in Queenstown. This role will be responsible for managing financial records, preparing financial statements, and ensuring accuracy in all accounting operations for their financial services business. You will play a key role in supporting financial reporting, budgeting, and compliance activities. The ideal candidate is highly organized, possesses strong analytical skills, and has a solid understanding of accounting principles within the banking and finance sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reports.
• Reconcile bank statements and general ledger accounts.
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and tax regulations.
• Support internal and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., SAIPA, SAICA articles) is an advantage.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in accounting, preferably within the financial services industry.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Pastel, Sage, SAP) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and potential for bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund options.
• Opportunities for professional development and further qualifications.
• Stable employment with a reputable financial services provider.