Assistant Accountant
4 days ago
Join a values-based organisation and become part of a supportive and collaborative team
- Great work-life balance, with flexible working arrangements available
- Develop your career, we offer mentorship and help support study towards becoming a Chartered Accountant (CA)
Mō te tūnga | About the role
Located at our National Office in Wellington's CBD, the Corporate Finance Team within Finance, Planning & Assurance is now recruiting an Assistant Accountant.
As the Assistant Accountant you will be joining a dynamic and diverse team environment. You will be responsible for assisting to maintain the structural integrity and accuracy of the Department's financial system and will provide general accounting support to the wider Finance team.
**Some of the key accountabilities include**:
- Accounting for fixed assets, capital projects, capital/operating budgets and expenditure, activity based costing, commitments, balance sheet reconciliations and journal processing
- Prepare data for entry into SAP including budgets, journals and monthly accruals
- Ensure all financial transactions comply with Departmental policies and procedures and that they are within approved delegations and expenditure limits
- Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure un-cleared items are kept to an absolute minimum
Ngā pūkenga me ngā wheako | Skills and experience
- A good understanding of accountancy theory and general bookkeeping principles and practices.
- Drive, enthusiasm and forward-thinking ability, with a desire to improve process and add value to the wider business
- Good analytical skills and an ability to analyse problems and formulate well-reasoned solutions.
- The ability to achieve specified results and work to deadlines.
- Working knowledge of Microsoft suite of products - particularly Excel and Word. Whilst not essential, knowledge and experience with SAP financial system would be advantageous.
You will also have achieved a recognised tertiary qualification in accounting.
Utu ā-tau | Salary
The midpoint of the salary range is $70,931 and the full range (85%-120%) is $60,292 - $85,118. Appointment and remuneration will reflect skills and experience relevant to the role.
Ko wai mātou | About us
Ara Poutama Aotearoa is a name that has been gifted to us and is our commitment to improving the oranga (wellness and wellbeing) and safety of the people, whānau, and that of the communities we serve across the motu (country).
To apply, please submit a tailored CV and a cover letter describing your motivation for joining the department highlighting relevant skills and experience. Alignment to our kaupapa is critical to our success - we ask that you provide examples which reflect and demonstrate our organisation values.
**Applications for this vacancy close**: Tuesday the 9th of May at 11.00pm.
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