Assistant Accountant

4 weeks ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Christchurch City Council Full time

When you join the Christchurch City Council you'll be getting involved first hand and working to shape the future of this city, our communities and the environment. As well as working with awesome people within the organisation, you'll find many opportunities to develop and progress your career with us. Christchurch City Council, where it's possible to love what you do.

As a member of our team, you'll work in a stimulating environment with a high level of challenge, job satisfaction and excellent opportunities for learning, development and career advancement.

You will be part of a team that provides the full range of accounting support to the Council's business units and a number of Council Controlled Organisations. You will have the opportunity to enhance your skills in financial accounting, tax and corporate reporting.

The Council is an Approved Training Organisation and will provide support and mentoring to those seeking to gain full membership of Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA). We also support your journey to becoming a CAANZ ACCA or Certified Practicing Accountant (CPA) depending on your career goals.

To be successful in this role you will be working toward or have a degree or diploma majoring in Accounting or Finance. You will have practical accounting experience in a medium to large organisation, be comfortable using SAP and/or Xero, have created or have an understanding of financial reports, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word. Your ability to communicate and take a customer-focused approach will be a strength as will your willingness to work as part of a collaborative team. This role will ideally suit a person who will hit the ground running and has worked in a complex environment with multiple stakeholders.
- To view the position description please click on the link at the foot of the page_

r the Christchurch City Council allows you to contribute directly to the community and make a positive impact on the lives of residents and visitors. You will also benefit from:

- Access to training programmes, workshops, and development opportunities
- Flexible working arrangements - WFH, adjustable start and finish times, option to purchase extra leave.
- Collaboration - exposure to wider areas of the organisation
- Benefits - a variety of benefits for Council staff from health schemes to retail discounts.

Through collaboration, innovation, and a strong commitment to community, the council provides an environment where one's skills and passions can shine, making it an exceptional choice for those seeking purpose and impact in their career.

Feel like you don't meet every single requirement of the job description?

**Additional information**:

- Hours of work_ - Fulltime Permanent Position
- Location_ - This position is primarily based at 53 Hereford Street, Christchurch_
Salary - _The salary band for this position goes from $71,529 - $79,477 per annum._

**_ Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and interviews may take place prior to the close date. This means we reserve the right to close a job ad before the advertised close date._

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