Accounts Payable Jobs

Salt’s Specialisms in Accounting & Finance

• Chief Financial Officer
• Financial Controller
• Finance Manager
• Financial Accountant
• Management Accountant
• Business Analyst
• Assistant Accountant
• Accounts Payable
• Accounts Receivable
• Credit Control
• Payroll

Latest salary trends in the Accounting & Finance job sector

Chief Financial Officer (SME)

NZ$150,000 - NZ$220,000

Chief Financial Officer (Large)

NZ$180,000 - NZ$300,000

Financial Controller

NZ$130,000 - NZ$170,000

Finance Manager

NZ$100,000 - NZ$130,000

Financial Accountants

NZ$75,000 - NZ$110,000

Management Accountant

NZ$75,000 - NZ$120,000

Business Analyst

NZ$70,000 - NZ$150,000

Assistant Accountant

NZ$55,000 - NZ$70,000

Accounts Payable

NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000

Accounts Receivable

NZ$45,000 - NZ$60,000

Credit Control

NZ$55,000 - NZ$70,000

Payroll

NZ$55,000 - NZ$80,000

Demand Vs Offer

With a continued skills' shortage across the Accounting and Finance job market, recruiting and retaining highly skilled Accounting professionals should be a key focus for all Accounting leaders and business owners. Top candidates are sought after for their solid work history, qualifications, technology knowledge, strong communication skills, and technical skills. Candidates are looking for career development, a leader that "walks the talk", work-life balance, and a healthy work culture.

Locations

• Auckland
• Christchurch
• Wellington

Popular Industries

Accounting professionals work across many industries and organisations as every business needs Accounting and Finance.

Recent Changes

Due to full employment levels in New Zealand, there is a demand for people across most areas and Accounting is no exception. Current challenges for candidates are that companies are not moving quickly enough and at times, may not be able to meet their work-life balance requirements. Organisations are experiencing candidates with more counter-offers and there is a changing attitude to candidates' job searching approach.

Future Prospects

Career prospects for Accounting candidates are changing. Recent media coverage has indicated that the role of the traditional Accountant will disappear. It is with no doubt that technology will take over some technical accounting functions and that jobs will evolve over time. Accounting professionals need to ensure they are developing skills in business partnering, technology, analytical areas, and ensuring they become more agile and flexible.

Employers’ Requirements

The majority of roles in the field of Accounting requires a tertiary degree and an Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA or CIMA qualification). Non-qualified Accounting roles (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Payroll) do not require these qualifications. The ability to communicate financial information to non-financial people, adaptable to change and being a problem solver with good business acumen is crucial.

CV Requirements

The areas that an Accounting professional should ensure on their CV are: key skills and competencies, experience, and achievements. More precisely, the hard facts about your life (e.g. educational background, work experiences, etc.) are crucial for your CV.

Interview Preparation

The first step is usually a behavioural interview with jobseekers. If that goes well, you are invited for further interviews in which you might have to perform psychometric testing or hold a prepared presentation. You will also be required to provide two verbal referees from previous managers you have reported to. Some organisations may also require you to complete technical accounting tests to assess your knowledge.

Educational Requirements

The majority of roles in the field of Accounting requires a tertiary degree and an Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, CA or CIMA qualification). Non-qualified Accounting roles (Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Credit Control, and Payroll) do not require these qualifications.

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