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Exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance/Payroll Assistant to join this iconic company who provides a work environment which values genuine people, care for others, and strives for excellence in all that they do, plus is fun and supportive. Located in Manukau, this is a permanent, Monday to Friday role based onsite.

**About the role - Atu mo te mahi**
As a Finance/Payroll Assistant, this role is business critical, where you will be responsible for providing support to the Finance Manager across a variety of payroll, AP and AR related tasks, including accurate data checking and migration of all information, plus have a strong background in payroll and a strong understanding of NZ Legislation.

You'll have demonstrated experience in a fast-paced environment, be the first point of contact for internal/external stakeholders, be an articulate communicator with a confident and professional personality. High work ethic and an ability to work independently and show a high level of initiative is key in this role.

**Key tasks and accountabilities (not limited to)**:

- Process payroll for all weekly and monthly runs in compliance with NZ employment & tax law requirements
- Produces payroll information, reports, and complete analysis in accordance with the needs of the business units.
- End to end payroll including new starter, terminations, leave requests, etc
- End to end Accounts Payable and volume invoicing
- Weekly/monthly/yearly reconciliations
- Delivers accurate and timely reports in an informative manner, requested by the wider business.
- Provide customer-focused service and advice in response to routine requests and queries
- Daily Cashbook/AR receipting/Petty cash
- Maintain a clean and accurate Creditors Aged Trial Balance
- Assist and provide information to external auditors as requested

**About you - Pehea koe**
- 3+ years proven NZ based payroll experience with medium to large employees
- 3+ years proven NZ based Accounts Payable experience with high volume invoice processing
- Proficient user of payroll systems & Microsoft Office products (intermediate excel & MYOB ACE & MYOB Advanced
- Demonstrated experience in overseeing and processing Payroll and reconciliation related activities
- General accounting knowledge
- Sound report writing skills; ability to provide meaningful and accurate data
- Ability to develop and maintain highly effective relationships and networks
- Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
- Strong interpersonal / relationship management skills
- Ability to be self-directed and motivated, demonstrating a proactive and innovative approach with a high level of initiative.
- Experience in planning and organising/prioritises workload to meet customer needs.
- Experience in problem solving and providing innovative advice and solutions within legal and organisational parameters
- Strong understanding of employment-related legislation across NZ
- Tertiary qualification with a Payroll or Finance-related focus

**To be offered the role you will need to be eligible to live and work in New Zealand