Assistant Accountant – Horticulture – Christchurch – Perm Full Time

About Craigmore Sustainables
Craigmore Sustainables is a purpose-led asset management and investment business, specialising in farming, horticulture, and forestry. With over 35,000 hectares under management and $1.1 billion in assets, Craigmore works alongside global investors to deliver sustainable outcomes, stewarding New Zealand's natural assets for future generations.
 
Underpinned by values of trust, sustainability and long-term responsibility, Craigmore is a leader in the management of farming, forestry and horticultural assets across New Zealand. Its commitment to sustainable practice and delivering strong outcomes for both investors and communities has driven significant growth. To support this success, Craigmore is positioning its Finance team (FinCo) to enable further development and continued achievement.
 
Learn more at: www.craigmore.com
 
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Operations Manager - Horticulture, this Assistant Accountant role supports the financial operations of Craigmore's horticultural entities. The position combines financial processing, reconciliations, and compliance responsibilities with management reporting, budgeting, and cashflow support.
 
This is a broad role where accuracy and attention to detail are critical. You will be involved in accounts payable and receivable management, month-end reconciliations, reporting, payroll back-up and statutory compliance. The role offers the chance to build depth of experience across multiple entities in a complex and fast-paced environment, while contributing to process improvements and strengthening reporting outcomes.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable/receivable processes and ensure timely creditor and debtor management.
• Complete reconciliations, month-end accounting, and support accurate management reporting.
• Assist with annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Maintain fixed asset registers, capex files, and accurate job costing.
• Prepare cashflow forecasts, reconcile bank accounts, and support IRD compliance (GST, FBT, PAYE).
• Provide payroll back-up and contribute to process and reporting improvements.

About You
You are an ambitious accounting professional with a solid grounding in financial and management accounting. You will bring:

• Degree or diploma in Commerce, Accounting, or Finance (CA/CPA desirable).
• Experience in financial or management accounting; CA practice exposure advantageous.
• Strong technical accounting skills across reconciliations, reporting, budgeting, and compliance.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and strong Excel skills; BI tools a plus.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Clear communicator with a proactive, improvement-focused approach and an interest in horticulture/agriculture desirable.

 
Why Apply?
This is an excellent development opportunity for an Assistant Accountant who is looking to grow their career within a supportive and respected organisation. You'll gain exposure across a broad range of financial processes and reporting responsibilities, working within a complex, multi-entity environment that will stretch and develop your skills.
 
Craigmore offers hybrid working and flexibility within a high-trust, people-focused culture, alongside the chance to contribute to a purpose-led business with a strong reputation for sustainability and growth.
 
Next Steps:
Ready to make a meaningful impact? Work in a highly regarded organisation with a strong reputation for sustainability and future-focused growth.
 
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Mel Eradus on 03 265 0668, Mel@bishopassociates.co.nz
 
Or click 'apply' to express your interest. Applications will be reviewed as they are received so please don't delay applying.