Join a high-performing finance team as an Assistant Accountant. Reporting to senior leadership, you will support the day-to-day financial operations while developing your technical skills in a collaborative and supportive environment.
Monday - Friday Standard Business Hours with flexible start times.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing accounts payable and receivable transactions
- Performing bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting month-end and year-end processes
- Assisting in financial reporting and analysis
- Maintaining accurate and compliant financial records
- Ensuring adherence to internal controls and NZ regulatory standards
- Preparing and posting journals, including accruals, prepayments, and adjustments
- Liaising with internal stakeholders and external partners
- Act as back up for Payroll when required
What's on Offer
- Flexible Hours
- Health Insurance
- Career Progression
- Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
- Potential CA support for the right candidate
- Small, collaborative finance team with strong mentorship
- A genuinely supportive, people-first culture
- A workplace that values balance (workloads are manageable, even around month-end)
Our client is a well-established, values-driven organisation that prides itself on fostering a supportive, family-oriented culture. With a strong focus on integrity, respect, and long-term relationships, they provide an environment where employees are valued, developed, and empowered to succeed.
About You
- Degree in Accounting (or related discipline)
- 3+ years’ experience in a finance or accounting role
- Understanding of accounting principles and processes
- Experience supporting finance functions across multiple entities or business units (desirable)
- Experience using accounting systems (e.g. Xero, MYOB)
- Intermediate Excel skills and attention to detail
- Fixed asset register experience (Desirable)
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
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