Assistant Accountant

This pivotal accounting role offers you the chance to put your financial acumen to good use in a nurturing and cooperative setting. You will be entrusted with ensuring financial data is precise, dependable, and promptly delivered, managing banking and credit card details, and crafting monthly balance sheet reconciliations. If you possess a keen eye for detail and a mindset geared towards constant improvement, this role could be your perfect match.Our client is dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. They believe that by nurturing their employee's growth and development, they can achieve great results. They offer flexible working opportunities, making them an employer of choice for those seeking a balanced work-life dynamic. Their supportive leadership fosters a culture of continuous learning and improvement, providing numerous training opportunities for their staff.

What you'll do:

As an Assistant Accountant, your main responsibility will be to back the Finance Team by guaranteeing all financial data is precise, dependable, and delivered promptly. You will play a vital role in preparing mid-year and full year financial statements, as well as backing the Financial Controller in analysing financial trends. Your capability to manage daily banking and cash-flow will be crucial to this role. Additionally, you will have the chance to engage in ad hoc projects that bolster the finance function.

• Provide support for month-end reporting including transaction processing and monthly reconciliations
• Assist in preparing information for mid-year and full year financial statements
• Ensure precision of financial data in reports
• Manage daily finance inbox for queries and submissions, escalating issues promptly
• Support the Financial Controller in analysing financial trends
• Oversee daily banking and cash-flow management
• Maintain fixed assets register
• Engage in ad hoc projects that bolster the finance function
• Support annual and mid-year external audit processes

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for this Assistant Accountant position will bring a wealth of knowledge from previous roles or academic qualifications. You should be studying towards or already hold a Chartered Accountant status with CA ANZ or a similar professional qualification. Your proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (BC 365 preferred) will be essential to your success in this role. Your excellent problem-solving skills, combined with your ability to work both independently and as part of a team, will make you an invaluable asset to our client's finance team.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or relevant experience in a similar role
• Studying towards or holding qualified Chartered Accountant status with CA ANZ or a similar professional qualification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Proficiency in accounting systems (BC 365 preferred)
• Good problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Intermediate / advanced Excel skills
• Must have the legal right to work in New Zealand

What's next: If this opportunity sounds like it might be a good fit for you, please don't hesitate to get in touch via the information below, or apply directly (no cover-letter needed)

Consultant – Fayez Khan – Fayez.khan@robertwalters.co.nz
Candidate Manager – Georgia Waters – Georgia.waters@robertwalters.co.nz

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence within this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Fayez Khan on 09-374 7300 or fayez.khan@robertwalters.co.nz.

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