Accounts & Administration Manager

Cardrona Hotel; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cardrona Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand, seeks a finance professional to manage accounts payable and receivable, reconciliations, and reporting, enabling smooth operations in an alpine hospitality setting. The role collaborates with department managers, supports month-end and year-end processes, stock control and margins, and liaises with an external accountant, offering growth in a iconic destination.

This position requires precision, organisational excellence and strong communication within

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency with Xero and Microsoft Office applications.
• Expertise in financial reporting, reconciliation, and general ledger management.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with different departments.
• Knowledge of hospitality accounting practices, inventory management and point-of-sale systems is desirable.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable, supplier invoices and payments.
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports.
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes.
• Managing accurate stock control and monitoring purchasing and margins.
• Liaising with our external accountant.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets.
• Supporting Health & Safety systems, inductions, training records and incident reporting.
• Providing general administrative support across the hotel.
• Working closely with department managers, suppliers and the wider team.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Reconciliations

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Stock control & margins

External accountant liaison

Record-keeping & spreadsheets

Health & Safety admin

General admin

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bring your finance skills to one of New Zealand's most iconic hospitality destinations.

Key responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable and receivable, supplier invoices and payments
• Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Preparing daily, weekly and monthly financial reports
• Supporting month-end and year-end processes
• Managing accurate stock control and monitoring purchasing and margins
• Liaising with our external accountant
• Maintaining accurate financial records and spreadsheets
• Supporting Health & Safety systems, inductions, training records and incident reporting
• Providing general administrative support across the hotel
• Working closely with department managers, suppliers and the wider team

What we're looking for

• Strong proficiency with Xero and Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated expertise in financial reporting, reconciliation, and general ledger management
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritise effectively
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail in financial record-keeping
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with different departments
• Knowledge of hospitality accounting practices, inventory management and point-of-sale systems is desirable
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to continuous improvement

Why Cardrona Hotel?

This is an opportunity to build your career while working in one of New Zealand's most spectacular alpine environments.

Cardrona Hotel is a well-established hospitality business with a unique location, a busy and varied operation, and a strong connection to the Cardrona community.