Assistant Property Accountant

We have an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Property Accountant to join the Occupier Services team based in Wellington CBD office.

Our Occupier Services Division is made up of over 50 property professionals and provides strategic and operational support to some of New Zealand’s most recognisable brands, leading commercial organisations and government agencies.

We are looking for a motivated and tech-savvy professional to deliver accounting services for key clients in an assigned portfolio.

The value you'll add

• Support the Accountants in overseeing clients’ accounting functions in your assigned portfolio
• Assist in transactional tasks for assigned client portfolio
• Assist to process month-end journals and prepare monthly client reporting
• Assist with the preparation of annual budgets for clients
• Assist with balance sheet reconciliation
• Optimise processes and assist with system testing
• Assist as required with the implementation of the new accounting software

Colliers is a leading diversified professional service and investment management company. With operations in 63 countries, our 17,000 enterprising professionals work collaboratively to provide expert real estate and investment advice to clients.

At Colliers, we do what's right and operate in ways that benefit our people, our clients, our communities, and the environment.

Our people are our greatest asset, and we empower their career growth and skill development. We support their health and wellbeing and foster an inclusive and diverse culture, celebrating what makes us unique and enabling high performance.

• 2+ years’ successful experience in finance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Intermediate Excel skills
• Knowledge of IFRS16 principles would be desirable
• Working towards Chartered Accountant

Your strengths

• Strong ability to communicate with your internal and external clients
• Attention to detail, ensuring accuracy
• Problem solver
• Drive and initiative
• Ability to meet changing needs
• Strong service focus
• Relationship and rapport builder

What we offer

• New Zealand's leading international and fastest growing commercial property brand
• World-class premises and connectivity to multi-modal transport
• An inclusive and social culture with regular team events
• Opportunities to advance your business, technology, and creative skills to achieve your professional goals
• Flexible working arrangements
• Wellbeing benefits and initiatives
• Parental benefits
• Study leave
• Additional leave benefits including Loyalty, Volunteering and Summer Leave
• Wide variety of product discounts and benefits

Hear from our people about why you should join the Colliers team.

Colliers is an inclusive employer, ​where different perspectives, cultures, and backgrounds are celebrated. Colliers provides equal opportunity in all employment practices. We recruit and retain the best people to uphold our enterprising culture and lead our industry into the future.

If you're interested in being part of an enterprising culture that empowers you to do your best work, we look forward to receiving your application. #LI-AS1