Assistant Accountant

2 days ago

Wellington City, New Zealand New Zealand Ministry of Justice Full time

Ma te huruhuru ka rere te manu.
- Adorn the bird with feathers so it may soar._

**Te whiwhinga mahi/The Opportunity**

This is an exciting time to join our financial accounting team as several significant projects are planned or underway. This is a role that will give you variety, responsibility, and development.

As an Assistant Accountant your responsibilities will include:

- Several month end tasks including preparing balance sheet reconciliations.
- GST and other tax returns.
- Cash forecasting.
- Review of suspense accounts.
- Maintaining the fixed asset register
- Responding to accounting queries from the business.
- Assisting with year-end reporting, including external audit

**He pūkenga tou/Skills and Experience**

To be successful in the role you will have:

- Demonstrated experience within the public sector or large complex environment.
- Previous experience in Government financial accounting and understanding the Machinery of Government would be advantageous.
- Knowledge and demonstrable competence in financial accounting practices and procedures.
- Attention to detail and high level of accuracy, along with proven written and oral communication skills.
- A passion for improving business processes while maintaining a strong internal control environment.
- A self-starter, with the ability to use initiative, pre-empt information requests and be approachable with a can-do attitude.
- A commitment to building Māori capability - both personally and within the team.
- Have or working towards being a Chartered Accountant (or equivalent).

**Ko wai mātou/**Who we are**

At Te Tāhū o te Ture - the Ministry of Justice, we're committed to working together for a fair and safe Aotearoa.

The Financial Accounting function is one of four teams within the Financial Accounting and Control Team, which also includes Transactional Services, FMIS, and Collections. We are a team of nine that works together to achieve our deadlines and goals.

**Joining Te Tāhū o te Ture means you will become part of an organisation that welcomes and supports people of all gender identities, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, disabilities and religions.**

**He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu**/**Why you will enjoy working here**

**Benefits**:

- Contributions to prescriptions for glasses
- Online professional development portal
- Access to a variety of inclusive and proactive networks, including Pacifica, Māori, Rainbow and Women's.
- Free and confidential counselling sessions
- Options for flexible working arrangements

**Utu ā-tau/**Salary**

Salary Range: The remuneration band for this role is $56,729 to $78,441. The appointing salary will be based on skills and experience.

**Tono mai/How to Apply

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