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Accounting and finance jobs in Canterbury.

45 open roles, 11 posted this week. Apply directly with the employer, and tailor your CV to each one.

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Finance Associate (Christchurch)

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Providing financial advice · Analyzing financial information · Supporting budgeting decisions

    Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting, finance, or a related discipline; significant experience in finance advisory, management accounting, or a similar financial role; right to live and work in New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Tax Director - Private

    PwC New Zealand

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeSenior

    Leading client portfolios · Reviewing financial statements · Delivering tax advisory

    Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, Business or a related discipline; significant professional experience across accounting, tax and advisory services; substantial experience preparing and reviewing statutory financial statements and tax returns; experience leading accounting, compliance and advisory engagements

    Parental leaveGenerous leave
  • Accounting and finance16 days ago

    Finance Associate (Christchurch)

    University of Otago · 1001-5000 employees

    A university providing primary health care services to students through a multidisciplinary team.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    $75.6k-$80.5k a yearOnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing financial advice · Preparing financial reports · Supporting budgeting and forecasting

    Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance; significant experience in finance advisory or management accounting; advanced Microsoft Excel; strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills; right to work in New Zealand.

  • Accounting and finance17 days ago

    Audit Manager

    Crowe Australasia · 1001-5000 employees

    An Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions.

    Christchurch, Canterbury+3 more
    OnsiteFull timeMid levelManages people

    Leading audit teams · Delivering audits · Coaching team members

    Previous experience with NZ auditing and accounting standards; CA or equivalent qualifications; strong leadership and business acumen; experience with CaseWare Working Papers preferred.

    Generous leaveFour-day weekStudy support
  • Accounting and finance19 days ago

    Private Enterprise Graduate - Timaru - February 2027 Start

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    Internship

    Preparing tax returns · Reconciling financial ledgers · Maintaining client relationships

    Working towards a degree majoring in Accounting or Finance, or another major meeting the prerequisites for a Chartered Accountancy qualification

  • Accounting and finance21 days ago

    Manager - Deal Advisory

    KPMG New Zealand · 1001-5000 employees

    A professional services firm providing audit, tax, and advisory services, committed to fueling prosperity in New Zealand.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing client projects · Advising on strategic choices · Analysing client problems

    Experience in mergers and acquisitions, corporate finance and/or financial due diligence; CA or CFA qualification, or working toward one

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Financial Controller

    Hunter Campbell

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeManages people

    Partnering on strategy · Leading finance teams · Managing budgeting and forecasting

    5+ yrsTertiary qualification in accounting or commerce; 5+ years’ experience in a senior finance role

  • Accounting and finance25 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeNo experience needed

    Meeting technical teams · Assessing R&D activities · Preparing client claims

    2+ yrsAround 2 years’ software development or related technology experience; relevant qualification in a related discipline; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance25 days ago
    Christchurch City, Canterbury
    Full time

    Managing lending pipeline · Building customer relationships · Supporting lending decisions

    Home lending knowledge and experience, or demonstrated lending capability; understanding of lending products and responsible lending requirements

  • Accounting and finance25 days ago
    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full timeNo experience needed

    Interviewing technical client staff · Writing research reports · Creating costing models

    3+ yrsProfessional qualification in engineering, technology, science, law or accounting; 3+ years’ work experience in a consulting firm or industry; legally entitled to work in New Zealand

    Generous leaveStudy support
  • Accounting and finance24 days ago

    Senior Accountant

    Findex · 1001-5000 employees

    An Australasian provider of integrated accounting, advisory, and wealth solutions.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Preparing financial statements · Managing client relationships · Coaching junior team members

    Proven accounting experience in public practice, CA/CPA qualification underway, strong accounting software foundation, confidence preparing financial statements and tax returns, team-first attitude.

    Study support
  • Accounting and finance26 days ago

    Revenue Recovery Officer

    Waimakariri District Council

    Rangiora, Canterbury
    Internship

    Monitoring overdue accounts · Negotiating payment arrangements · Resolving account disputes

    Valid working rights for New Zealand

  • Accounting and finance26 days ago

    Accounts Administrator (15-20 hours pw)

    Onside · 11-50 employees

    A fast-growing agri-tech SaaS company protecting the world's food supply through intuitive software for rural compliance and biosecurity.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    HybridPart timeEntry level

    Reconciling bank accounts · Processing supplier payments · Managing customer billing

    Experience in finance or accounts administration including accounts payable and bank reconciliations; month-end close experience; attention to detail; professional communication; comfort with cloud accounting software.

    Parental leave
  • Accounting and finance30 days ago

    Rockgas Commercial Analyst

    Rockgas · 201-1000 employees

    A New Zealand energy company delivering gas and developing renewable energy projects.

    Christchurch, Canterbury
    Full time

    Supporting performance reporting · Building financial models · Analysing commercial performance

    3+ yrsAround 3–5 years’ experience in commercial finance, business partnering or commercial analysis; relevant tertiary qualification

    Generous leave
  • Accounting and finance29 days ago

    Finance Business Partner - Timaru

    McCain Foods · 5001+ employees

    A global food manufacturer providing opportunities to make an impact that matters.

    Timaru, Canterbury
    OnsiteFull timeMid level

    Providing financial insights · Preparing budgets · Supporting capital expenditure

    Bachelor of Accounting or Business required; CPA/CA desirable; verifiable experience in financial and inventory management; knowledge of manufacturing processes, cost analysis, warehouse and financial management systems; SAP knowledge advantageous.

About accounting and finance jobs in Canterbury

There are 45 roles open for accounting and finance jobs in Canterbury on the SmartCVs job board, 11 of them posted in the last week, all from employers' own career sites.

Of these, 40 full time, 3 part time and 3 hybrid or remote.

That's 45 of the 470 accounting and finance jobs across New Zealand.

1 ad says the employer will support a visa.

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