Assistant Accountant

1 week ago

Christchurch, New Zealand Echelon Group Full time

Christchurch- No close date- Recruiting NowSign In
- Assistant Accountant- Beautiful Rural Location - 10 mins from West Melton
- Continuous Improvement & Business Partnering Focus
- Fantastic Benefits Including Life, Health & Income Protection Insurance

Barenbrug New Zealand is the local representative of the Barenbrug Group - a global company playing a major role in New Zealand’s agricultural sector. Barenbrug believes the future of New Zealand’s agricultural industry lies in the increased use and efficiency of home-grown feed. They have been leaders in this field for over 35 years, as a trusted supplier of both innovative products, and advisor to maximise the on farm value of these products. Barenbrug also has a strong focus on supporting staff to grow and develop, believing the future of New Zealand agriculture depends on great people.

**The Role**

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Assistant Accountant will be able to really make this role their own. With a wide variety of accounting responsibilities and plenty of room to add value to the business, this is a role which will allow you to grow and thrive. Barenbrug is a supportive employer and will help you to gain exposure to interesting and challenging work, offer study support if you are completing your CA qualification and who will allow you to truly partner with the business to ensure increased profitability, improved efficiencies and robust decision making.

This is not your average Assistant Accountant role. There will be plenty of time for the work you are passionate about, including commercial business analysis, further development of sustainability reporting and implementing new ideas for continuous improvement.

Key areas of responsibility will include:

- Managing the automated accounts payable process using Neodocs & Concur software
- Continuing the development of Barenbrug’s sustainability reporting
- Bank reconciliations including NZD and foreign currency
- Maintaining the fixed asset register using the ERP system Pronto
- Assisting with the management of the vehicle fleet
- Assisting with month end processing including journals, sale invoices and communicating monthly reports to Managers
- Preparing monthly GST and quarterly FBT returns
- Business partnering activities including Power BI reporting and commercial analysis
- Systems support and ongoing process improvements using Pronto, Neodocs and Concur

**The Person**

To be considered for this role, you will have previous experience in an accounting role. You will be tech savvy, passionate about understanding how a business works and have an interest in the agri sector. You will be excited about how you can make a difference and will constantly look for opportunities to add value. You will have a positive attitude, be naturally inquisitive and willing to take ownership and be held accountable. An interest in process improvement and a passion for excellence is required, along with competence in working with MS Office and ERP/accounting systems.

**On Offer**
- An idyllic rural location with a great company culture
- Modern technology and the opportunity to grow your career
- Excellent benefits package including a competitive salary, health, life and income protection insurance

For more information, please contact Kerri Jennings. Applications for this role must be made through Echelon Group directly.

**Kerri Jennings**

Mob: 021 308 628

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