Assistant Accountant Financial Control

5 days ago


Auckland City, New Zealand University of Auckland Full time

**Company Description** Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland**

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university, with a turnover of $1.1bn, including research revenue of over $200m generated across eight diverse faculties and two research institutes. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers.
**Job Description** Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity**

This is an interesting and exciting Assistant Accountant opportunity for a **fixed term full time period of up to 8 months to cover maternity leave**, providing financial accounting services within the University and to support the internal and external reporting processes and support sound financial practices through financial data analysis and reconciliation.

We are looking for an asap start, ideally working towards a **start date of Monday 18th of March 2024.**

Deliverables include:

- Assist with the month end and year end process.
- Process monthly journals and accruals as required.
- Ensure all transactions in the general ledger are accurate and valid.
- Assist with the analysis of balances.
- Assist with the preparation of financial reports as required.
- Resolve errors and respond to queries.
- Prepare reconciliations by due dates.
- Assist with both internal and external audits.
- Process requests for setup and maintenance of data.
- Assist with any other tasks related to the role as required.

This is a Fulltime** (37.5 hrs/week), **Fixed Term Full Time Role.

For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description

The roles sits with the University of Auckland salary band of F: Salary range is from $68,600 to $84,700 full time per annum rate, depending on experience.

**Mō tō mātou rōpū | About the team**
The broader Group Financial Control team is responsible for performing/reporting technical accounting transactions, co-ordinating month, and year end finance activities, administering financial delegations, completing reconciliations, assisting external auditors, Tax and Compliance, Treasury and central asset management.

As a team we aim to take a measured and considered approach to flexibility and operate a hybrid model of 3 days in the office and 2 days working remotely, depending on business requirements.

The role is located at 49 Symonds Street, CBD.

**He kōrero mōu | About you**
You will be a friendly and collaborative team player with strong written and verbal communication skills. You will be able to demonstrate a customer centric mindset and be able to identify opportunities for continuous improvement and automation.

Ideally working toward a qualification with a professional accounting institute.
**Qualifications**
Essential Experience and Qualifications:

- BCom or equivalent (or studying towards)
- Minimum of two years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant role or similar.
- Demonstrated knowledge of accounting best practice.

**Additional Information** Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply**
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of **14th of March 2024** to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experience detailed above.

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