Junior Accountant

Clarke Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarke Group is seeking an entry to mid-level accounting professional to support day-to-day accounting across property development, property management and construction. You will work closely with the CFO and senior finance team to help with month-end reporting, cashflow and reconciliations across multiple entities.

The role offers hands-on experience, exposure to intercompany accounting and the opportunity to grow your accounting career within a dynamic NZ property-focused group.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years accounting or finance experience.
• Accounting/commerce/finance qualification, completed or in progress.
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations.
• Experience with Xero and good Excel skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage workload and deadlines.
• Clear communication and professional query follow-up.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Experience in property, construction or multi-entity business advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, customer invoices, payments and reimbursements, with accurate coding and supporting documentation.
• Preparing journals and completing bank, loan, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end close and the preparation of management accounts and project reports.
• Assisting with payroll inputs, GST returns and other tax and compliance requirements.
• Supporting cashflow monitoring, payment schedules and forecasting.
• Liaising with IRD, banks and suppliers to follow up queries and outstanding matters, escalating issues to the senior finance team where needed.
• Helping improve finance processes, reporting templates and record keeping.

Skills

Accounting fundamentals

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Time management

Willingness to learn

Ownership

Multi-entity experience

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

Build your accounting career with hands-on experience across property development, property management and construction. Working closely with the CFO and senior finance team, you'll help keep day-to-day accounting running smoothly while building your experience in month-end reporting, cashflow and accounting across multiple entities.

Key responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices, customer invoices, payments and reimbursements, with accurate coding and supporting documentation.
• Preparing journals and completing bank, loan, balance sheet and intercompany reconciliations.
• Supporting month-end close and the preparation of management accounts and project reports.
• Assisting with payroll inputs, GST returns and other tax and compliance requirements.
• Supporting cashflow monitoring, payment schedules and forecasting.
• Liaising with IRD, banks and suppliers to follow up queries and outstanding matters, escalating issues to the senior finance team where needed.
• Helping improve finance processes, reporting templates and record keeping.

About you

• Ideally, 1-3 years' practical accounting or finance experience.
• A relevant accounting, commerce or finance qualification, completed or in progress.
• A sound understanding of accounting fundamentals and reconciliations.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software, along with good Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to organise your workload and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and confidence following up queries professionally.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your work.
• Experience in property, construction or a business with multiple entities would be an advantage.

About us

Clarke Group has projects across Auckland and Queenstown, with finance supporting a range of businesses and project entities. Based at our Viaduct Harbour office, this role offers variety and the opportunity to develop your skills and take on greater responsibility as you grow.