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Assistant Accountant

163775
Accounting and Finance
Christchurch, Canterbury
November 23, 2025
  • Innovative Manufacturer in growth mode
  • Opportunity to learn and grow
  • Make Your Next Step Count

Join a proudly local, socially responsible Kiwi manufacturer that’s scaling up in global markets. Argus Group operates a world-class cable manufacturing and engineering centre alongside innovative industrial heating and cable technology businesses. With strong growth ahead, they are expanding their finance capability — and that’s where you come in.

About the role

Argus is looking for an Assistant Accountant who loves accuracy, thrives on tidy reconciliations, and enjoys being the go-to person for transactional excellence. This role is hands-on, varied, and central to keeping the financial engine running smoothly. You’ll take ownership of day-to-day accounting tasks while also having room to contribute to process improvements as they modernise and grow.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Managing AP/AR processing with speed and precision
  • Maintaining the fixed asset register
  • Performing daily bank reconciliations and monthly balance sheet reconciliations
  • Supporting month-end processes and providing accurate financial information
  • Preparing tax information (GST, PAYE, FBT)
  • Assisting with payroll when required
  • Working closely with suppliers, customers, and teams across the business

What you’ll bring:

  • Solid accounting knowledge and a strong eye for detail
  • Experience in transactional accounting (AP/AR, journals, reconciliations)
  • A proactive, continuous-improvement mind set
  • Great communication skills and the confidence to build strong working relationships
  • A desire to grow your accounting capability as the business expands
  • Whether you’re part-qualified or recently qualified, your drive to develop and contribute will be valued

Why Argus?

You’ll join a locally owned organisation with a strong identity and culture delivered through its Argonaut program. Argus is fast becoming a leading advanced manufacturer focused on high tech industries including Aerospace, Medtech, Alternative Fuels and so much more.

If you’re an emerging accounting professional wanting more scope, more learning, and a genuinely supportive environment — this is the opportunity for you.

Apply now and help us build the next chapter of Argus Group’s success.

Patrick Methven

For a confidential enquiry, contact Patrick Methven

Tel: 03 335 3271
Mob: 021 372 457
Email: patrick.methven@echelongroup.co.nz

Please apply online at echelongroup.co.nz or click on Apply now.

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