The Dynamics of Job Searching.
Accounting Support
Qualified Accountant
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
FIRST MOVER
Salary Range $50,000 - $65,000
Salary Range $87,500 - $110,000
The move towards automation has caused Accounts Payable
Traditionally a segment to gain a CA qualification and make a move overseas or into commercial roles, First Movers are temporarily retained in New Zealand. This has resulted in significant competition in the market.
roles to continue moving away from pure processing and data entry. Today, attention to detail, solving queries and building supplier relationships are all key, in-demand skills.
PAYROLL Salary Range $65,000 - $95,000 This space has seen a significant inflation in salary due to the market being increasingly talent short. Many experienced Payrollers have moved into the lucrative Payroll/HRIS implementation space, or have been pulled into large projects with legislative changes over the last couple of years. We are seeing many businesses investing in training and developing payroll resources internally or outsourcing to external payroll providers.
CREDIT CONTROL/ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Salary Range $50,000 - $80,000 Talented Credit Controllers are always in demand. We have seen an increased investment in attracting capable Credit Controllers as cash has become a crucial focus in the last 18 months. As strong talent is being recognised, salaries have increased slightly and retention strategies have been put in place.
ASSISTANT ACCOUNTANT Salary Range $60,000 - $80,000 The Assistant Accountant space continues to be a high demand
If you’re considering a move overseas, look for either global businesses you can travel with, or contract roles which will give you exposure broader than the Big Four - setting you apart from other talent in the international market. With the talent shortage and intense overworking within these large accounting firms, we are seeing a move away from the Big Four as work-life balance becomes a priority. In fact, some candidates are leaving without having a job to go to. To mitigate this, the Big Four are incentivising talent through bonuses and increased salaries. Our advice would be to define your future now. If partnership is in your future, then staying makes sense. Typical next steps would be to move into a financial accounting role, but we suggest you don’t judge the role based on the job title. Many of these positions are much more dynamic than the job title suggests, often offering a mix of project-based work - so focus on the duties rather than the title. When looking for your next step, look for a role where you can add immediate value. If you’re emerging from the Big Four, your technical skills will come into play, so anything with financial reporting involved gives you the ability to add value from day one.
are interested in, or currently pursuing further studies so they
Whilst in the Big Four, a role within a listed client will always work in your favour to demonstrate technical capability, or you could look to head down a Financial Services/Banking route to add to
can continue to grow within the company.
your skill set.
area. The majority of businesses are now pursuing talent who
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As a First Mover, now is a crucial time to consider your plans as the world opens up. As the happens, the overseas market will have an influx of talent, so ensuring a strategic move now will give you an advantage.
