After many years, our valued Finance and Administration Officer is retiring.  We are seeking an experienced and highly organised person to join our team and take responsibility for this important sole-charge role. 

Established in 2006, Acoustic Engineering Services (AES) provides specialist acoustic engineering consultancy services to clients throughout the country, in a diverse range of sectors.  With a team of sixteen acoustic engineers, we are one of the largest specialist acoustic engineering consultancy companies in New Zealand.  The company head office is in Christchurch, and we also have offices and staff in Auckland and Wellington. 

This role provides finance, administration and office management support to our Directors and Engineering team.  As this is a sole charge position you will play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly and efficiently.  Your responsibilities will include: 

·         Accounts payable and accounts receivable

·         Payroll administration

·         Database administration

·         Financial reporting

·         Office and facilities administration

·         Health and safety coordination

·         Client marketing and company event support

·         General administrative support 

To be successful in this role, you will be a proactive and detail focused self-starter who enjoys taking ownership, working independently and takes pride in keeping systems, finances and processes well organised.  You will have the ability to show discretion when handling sensitive information, with the initiative to identify improvements and make processes work better. 

The ideal candidate will have: 

·         At least five years’ experience in a similar finance and administration role

·         Strong computer proficiency, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

·         Experience with accounts payable and receivable, preferably using Xero

·         Experience with payroll, ideally using Smartly

·         Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands

·         The ability to work autonomously and take initiative

·         A high level of accuracy and attention to detail

·         A positive, proactive approach and the foresight to stay one step ahead of the engineers! 

We offer a varied, rewarding role in a friendly, supportive team based in a spacious Christchurch CBD office, with a competitive salary that reflects your skills and experience.  This opportunity suits someone seeking long-term stability with an established consultancy, along with independence to make the role their own.

Ideally, the successful candidate will be available to start work during December 2026. The exact starting date will be negotiated with the applicant. 

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience.  If you are looking for a varied and rewarding role within a stable, professional and supportive company, we would like to hear from you.