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The Company Abel Software, an ERP Software and consulting service provider with both a local and international customer base, is seeking an Accountant to join our Accounting Services team in a part-time capacity. Abel is a leader in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) business management software, specializing in manufacturing software for a wide range of industries. Abel has customers in thirteen countries and 30 years of experience. We also support our New Zealand customers with a wide range of essential accounting services. We are a busy company with an energetic team and a full work-stream. The Role We are looking for a part-time Accountant to work in our Abel Accounting Services team, for 16 to 20 hours per week. The full time equivalent salary will be $90,000 to $115,000. Our Accounting Services team is based at our Abel head office in Rosedale, Auckland. The role requires occasional travel to visit our clients across Auckland. This Role Involves: Providing accounting services to customers of Abel Software. · Preparation GST & FBT · Fixed Assets · Payroll · Bank Transactions and Bank Reconciliations · Balance Sheet Reconciliations · Monthly Journal Entries and Monthly Financial Reports · Monthly Invoicing · Accounts Payable / Accounts Receivable · Training and troubleshooting as required · General queries from customers Training in Abel ERP Financials will be provided to the successful candidate. Your Skills: A tertiary degree in Accounting that is recognized in New Zealand, along with a minimum of five years’ experience working as an accountant is a prerequisite for anyone applying for this role. Preferred Skills Include: · Experience working in a professional services environment · Experience with iPayroll Software · Solid skills and experience with Microsoft Excel® · Prior experience with ERP Software would be an advantage The successful candidate will require the necessary skills to manage multiple customers on any given workday. You will also need to be able to work independently and manage your workload efficiently. This role requires someone with the confidence to liaise and work with CFOs, external Accountants, CEOs and business owners. Personal Attributes: · Confident and an excellent communicator · Fluent in spoken and written English · Professional and courteous · Detail focused, with good planning and organizing skills · Possesses a full, clean New Zealand Driver's Licence and a personal vehicle, enabeling travel to client sites as required. · Flexible and willing to take on a variety of tasks for a number of customers · Willing to learn This role may particularly suit someone who is returning to the workforce part-time after a period of leave or is looking for a job that can fit in with their family responsibilities. This is a great opportunity to join a close-knit team, with a fun and supportive culture. Apply your skills, learn new things and help us look after Abel’s Accounting Services customers. Abel will help you develop and grow your career. Candidates must have the ongoing legal right to work in New Zealand.
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
Most are in the US, but your next role might be somewhere unexpected.
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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