Job Description
Hands-on Assistant Accountant role. Manage AP/AR, payroll, and reconciliations. Xero experience essential. Friendly, office-based team.
About the Company - He whakamāramatanga mō te kamupene
Join a friendly, collaborative team based in a new office in Takapuna. They offer a supportive and relaxed work environment with opportunities for growth and development.
This is a great opportunity to take ownership of a key finance role in a growing organisation. You’ll be part of a team of around 30 staff and will work closely with the Executive General Manager and the Directors.
About the Role - Mō te tūranga
As the Assistant Accountant, you will manage and process financial transactions, ensuring accurate and timely financial records. This is a varied and hands-on role, where your attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities will be valued and rewarded.
Key responsibilities include:
- End-to-end Accounts Payable and Receivable
- Daily reconciliations
- Uploading wages fortnightly
- Managing and reconciling direct debits
- Monitoring and following up outstanding invoices
- Maintaining the asset register
- Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
- Providing general finance administration support as required
About You - He kōrero mōu
You will be an experienced Assistant Accountant who is confident working independently and communicating across all levels of the organisation. You will bring:
- Strong working knowledge of Xero accounting software – essential.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills - ability to manage multiple priorities and chase approvals when required
- Exceptional attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
What’s in it for you? - Ngā painga mōu?
- Competitive salary
- Group Medical, Life, and Income Protection benefits
- Three additional Wellness Days per year (after 12 months)
- Social club with quarterly events
- Brand new office, great location close to the beach
We believe diversity is vital to a healthy, high-performing workplace. That’s why we’re committed to delivering a psychologically safe recruitment experience. One that uncovers and celebrates your strengths. If traditional hiring processes don’t bring out your best let us know. We want you to shine, not shy away.
Next Steps
Apply now - you'll need to hold New Zealand citizenship, residency, or a valid work visa.
If this role isn’t a perfect match, we still encourage you to apply or register your details on our website. If this isn’t quite the right fit, another role might be.
This ad may have been written with help from AI, but your application will be reviewed by a real human, Darron:
Is known to throw a dad joke or two around and aims to bring a touch of humour to everything he does. Darron has enjoyed working in the Auckland recruitment market for almost 15 years, but on the weekends, he enjoys spending time with his family and is never far from the BBQ.
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