Assistant Accountant
Permanent / Full Time
Take ownership of your work in a finance role that blends purpose, variety and flexibility.
About Craigmore Sustainables
Craigmore Sustainables is a purpose-led asset management and investment business specialising in farming, horticulture and forestry. With over 39,000 hectares under management and $1.4 billion in assets, Craigmore partners with global investors to deliver sustainable, long-term outcomes.
Grounded in values of trust, sustainability and stewardship, the business continues to grow and evolve. To support this, Craigmore is strengthening its Finance team (FinCo) to enable continued performance and future development.
Learn more at: www.craigmore.com
About the Role
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes across Craigmore’s farming and forestry entities.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll manage core transactional and month-end activities, while contributing to management reporting, budgeting and cashflow monitoring.
You’ll work closely with the wider finance team to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful financial information.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a multi-entity environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll be a capable and organised accounting professional with sound technical knowledge and a practical, proactive approach. You enjoy variety, work well to deadlines and take pride in accuracy.
You will bring:
You’ll be part of a business that combines commercial performance with environmental purpose, working alongside a high-performing and supportive finance team.
This role offers genuine variety, flexibility and the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing, future-focused organisation.
Applications close 25th May 2026, please note we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of the advert.
Next Steps:
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 in finding out more.
Craigmore Sustainables is a purpose-led asset management and investment business specialising in farming, horticulture and forestry. With over 39,000 hectares under management and $1.4 billion in assets, Craigmore partners with global investors to deliver sustainable, long-term outcomes.
Grounded in values of trust, sustainability and stewardship, the business continues to grow and evolve. To support this, Craigmore is strengthening its Finance team (FinCo) to enable continued performance and future development.
Learn more at: www.craigmore.com
About the Role
This full-time, permanent role offers the opportunity to take ownership of key accounting processes across Craigmore’s farming and forestry entities.
Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll manage core transactional and month-end activities, while contributing to management reporting, budgeting and cashflow monitoring.
You’ll work closely with the wider finance team to deliver accurate, timely and meaningful financial information.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys variety, thrives in a multi-entity environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage accounts payable and receivable
- Complete reconciliations and support month-end close
- Assist with management reporting, budgeting and forecasting
- Support cashflow management and bank reconciliations
- Ensure GST, FBT and IRD compliance requirements are met
- Maintain fixed assets, job costing and provide payroll backup
You’ll be a capable and organised accounting professional with sound technical knowledge and a practical, proactive approach. You enjoy variety, work well to deadlines and take pride in accuracy.
You will bring:
- A tertiary qualification in accounting or similar (or working towards one)
- Experience in management or financial accounting, ideally in a multi-entity environment
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- The ability to manage priorities in a dynamic environment
- Clear communication and strong time management
- Agricultural, forestry, or related industry experience is an advantage but not essential.
You’ll be part of a business that combines commercial performance with environmental purpose, working alongside a high-performing and supportive finance team.
This role offers genuine variety, flexibility and the opportunity to develop your skills within a growing, future-focused organisation.
Applications close 25th May 2026, please note we will be reviewing applications as received and may proceed with the recruitment process before the closing date of the advert.
Next Steps:
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 in finding out more.
