Group Accounts Assistant

At Magic Memories, We Make People Smile.

That's because Magic Memories is a global market leader in tourism photography on a mission to capture and share memories. We take and sell photographs at tourism attractions in more than 10 countries and over 180 attractions including aquariums, observation wheels, zoos, theme parks and more; if it's a fantastic attraction with a story to tell, we're there!

Based in beautiful Queenstown, our Group Finance team is looking for a Full-Time Group Accounts Assistant to join us on a 12-month maternity cover contract (September 2026 – September 2027), with the possibility to extend.

While this role has a strong focus on end-to-end Accounts Payable, it also offers fantastic exposure to a broader range of finance functions across our APAC operations. Working closely with the wider Finance team, you’ll provide essential day-to-day financial administration while contributing to month-end activities and continuous process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Accurate, high-volume invoice processing, matching invoices to purchase orders, supplier statement reconciliations, and preparing payment batches.
• Credit & Expenses: Coordinating and processing staff expense reimbursements and company credit card statements.
• Month-End Support: Assisting with month-end administration and completing various balance sheet reconciliations.
• Stakeholder Management: Professionally handling supplier queries and maintaining accurate accounts payable records.
• Team Support: Providing general administrative support across the wider finance function and assisting with ad-hoc projects as processes evolve with automation.

The successful candidate will ideally possess the following:

• Proven experience in an end to end Accounts Payable, Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Fast accurate data entry speed in both alpha and numeric
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel with strong attention to detail
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal
• Experience using accounting systems
• Processing inter-company transactions- advantageous but not essential
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities
• Excellent customer service and professional phone manner

Applicants must legally have the right to work in New Zealand to be considered.