Assistant Accountant

Position Title: Assistant Accountant
Company: Williams Corporation
Location: Christchurch, New Zealand
Department: Accounting
Position Type: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $80,000 – $95,000 per annum, depending on experience

About us

Williams Corporation is a New Zealand property development and investment group with a diverse, multi-entity structure spanning development, capital funds, property management and related trading businesses. Our finance team supports the group’s growth through accurate, timely reporting and a strong focus on continuous improvement, including the smart use of technology.

The role

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Christchurch-based finance team. This role focuses on reliable, timely processing and reporting across the group. You’ll work closely with the Financial Controller and our wider accounting team, including colleagues offshore, and build your skills across a varied group structure.

Key responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable accurately and on time
• Completing bank reconciliations and keeping Xero accounts fully reconciled and current
• Reconciling intercompany balances and making sure invoices are correctly recorded across entities
• Assisting with month-end close-offs
• Identifying accounting issues and helping resolve them promptly

About you

• A relevant accounting qualification (completed or near completion); prior experience in an accounts or assistant accountant role is an advantage
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Strong problem-solving skills and a willingness to follow issues through
• A fast learner who is keen to develop across multiple entities
• Tech savvy, with Xero experience highly regarded
• Confident using approved AI tools, including agent mode where authorised, to speed up tasks and improve accuracy, while taking responsibility for reviewing the outputs

Why join us

• Broad exposure to a complex, multi-entity property group
• A supportive team that embraces modern tools and better ways of working
• Real opportunities to learn and grow your career as the group expands

How to apply

Apply directly through this job ad on Seek. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.