Graduate Internship – Assistant Accountant

Kickstart your accounting career with hands-on experience and professional mentoring.

Are you a recent accounting graduate looking to gain real-world experience? 

Service Foods Limited is offering an exciting graduate internship opportunity for an aspiring Assistant Accountant to join our Manukau-based Finance team.

This internship is a fantastic opportunity to gain meaningful experience in Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) within a fast-paced, inventory-focused business environment.

Please note: This is an unpaid internship, offered as part of our commitment to supporting and mentoring graduates from top universities like AUT, and to help prepare emerging talent for long-term careers in finance and accounting.

No experience? No problem.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A strong interest in accounting
• A willingness to learn
• The motivation to grow and succeed

You’ll work alongside a team of experienced finance professionals who will provide hands-on training, mentoring, and real-world insight to help you build a solid foundation for your future career.

What you’ll gain:

1. Exposure to real-world business processes in a large, fast-growing company
2. Practical, hands-on experience across both AR and AP functions
3. Mentorship and coaching from a qualified and supportive finance team
4. A chance to demonstrate your potential and add value in a meaningful way

If you're a recent graduate who’s enthusiastic about launching a career in accounting, we want to hear from you. Join one of New Zealand’s leading foodservice providers and take the first step in building your future.

👉 Apply now by submitting your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the role and your career goals