Assistant Accountant

The Company
We're working with a long-established and community-focused organization that plays a vital role in delivering essential services across multiple regions. With a broad portfolio spanning infrastructure, energy solutions, and technology services, this is a business grounded in purpose and growth.

Following continued expansion and evolving operational needs, they're now looking to appoint a motivated and detail-driven Assistant Accountant to support their group finance function.

The Role
This is a newly created position, offering genuine scope to grow your skills and shape your path within a high-performing team. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across the wider finance function. Core responsibilities:

Accounting & Reporting (50%)

• Month-end journals and reconciliations
• Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting to support group cashflow forecasts
• Assist with GST and FBT (on a substantial fleet)
• Contribute to year-end audit prep and financial schedules

AP/AR Oversight (50%)

• Partner with AP Team Lead to oversee transactional processing
• Manage monthly billing schedules and respond to internal queries
• Support overall efficiency and accuracy across the procure-to-pay cycle

Who We're Looking For
This role is tailor-made for a capable and ambitious Assistant Accountant ready to step into a more dynamic and broad-ranging opportunity. We're looking for someone who:

• Is studying toward CA or CPA (ideally 2-3 papers left)
• Brings experience in larger or fast-paced environments
• Is analytical and curious, not just process-focused
• Has strong attention to detail but can also see the bigger picture
• Shows initiative and drive - someone who wants to add value, not just do the job
• Wants to grow, not plateau

How to apply
Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Vinze Quines or Tanya Beets in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.

Job Reference No: 06900-0013301727

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