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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