Assistant Accountant

3 days ago


ManawatuWanganui, New Zealand New Zealand Government Full time

Do you have a keen eye for detail and a curious nature?
- Bring your data analysis, accounting skills and analytical mind to excel in this role
- Full-time, permanent position based in our Palmerston North office

Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity A full
- time permanent Assistant Accountant position has become available in our busy but fun Revenue Reporting and Analysis Team. It is a busy and complex role where your logical and organised approach will be key; it includes assisting in maintaining internal process verification and improvements, reviewing transactions, and providing high level support to financial systems' users. We are looking for a hardworking, proactive problem solver who enjoys working effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines and manage workloads. Working closely with our Team Leader Revenue Reporting and Analysis, you will have the opportunity to display and further develop your accounting skills. You will perform a wide range of financial activities in order to maintain the integrity of the revenue financial ledgers and reporting. Ko koe tēnei | About you To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- A relevant tertiary qualification (Finance / Business / Accounting) or working towards its completion.
- Working knowledge of accounting systems and processes, including general ledger management and reconciliations.
- Experience working with high volumes of transactions, including data manipulation.
- Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and time management
- Advanced Excel skills.
- Experience with SAP is desirable, however not essential.

You will demonstrate knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an understanding of Te Ao Māori and promote tikanga and Te Reo Māori. You will also have knowledge of, or a willingness to gain an appreciation of te Tiriti o Waitangi (the Treaty of Waitangi) as it applies in the public sector. Ko wai mātou | About us Our Corporate Support Group provides key specialist corporate functions that are core to enabling Waka Kotahi to run efficiently and to achieve organisational excellence internally and for the land transport system.Along with our other benefits we also have new Waka Kotahi Life, Income Protection and Critical Illness Insurance scheme available for permanent employees. Others include
- 5 weeks annual leave
- Annual flu vaccinations, health checks and eye tests
- A well-being initiative supporting activities that make a difference to both physical and mental well-being
- Service recognition programme.

View the Position Description. JP00026 - JFG - Corporate Support-JF - Chief Financial Office-Assistant Accountant

To be considered for this position you must have a legal right to live and work in New Zealand.
Waka Kotahi is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We recognise the importance of diversity and inclusion and are committed to providing a working environment that embraces these values. Please let us know if you need any support or have any access requirements that will help you through the recruitment process.



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