Junior Accountant – Property & Construction Finance

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

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.