Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - ( 250002I5 )

**Description**

Communities are fundamental. Whether around the corner or across the globe, they provide a foundation, a sense of place and of belonging. That's why at Stantec, we always **design with community in mind.**

We care about the communities we serve—because they're our communities too. We're designers, engineers, scientists, and project managers, innovating together at the intersection of community, creativity, and client relationships. Balancing these priorities results in projects that advance the quality of life in communities across the globe.

**About the role**

Financial reporting plays a key part of our business support services. Your ability to assist in the provision and interpretation of our financial and accounting reports in a timely and accurate manner, will make this opportunity a success. The financial reporting team forms part of the finance group who also look after payroll, accounts payable/receivable and project accounting.

In more detail the role includes:

- Bank payment processing, journal and month end reconciliations
- Reconcile the bank accounts and process bank journals
- Revalue foreign bank accounts
- Updating and preparing 12 month rolling cash forecast
- Liaison with bank arranging back account signatories etc.
- Setup and maintain automatic payments
- Post NZ fortnightly and manual payroll journals
- Prepare month end salary accrual journals
- Prepare monthly southern Cross journal and reconciliations
- Preparing, filing, and reconciling Australian and New Zealand GST
- Monthly reconciliations including accounts receivable and WIP
- Preparing payroll clearing account reconciliation and salary accrual journals

**What we offer**

Along with a competitive salary we offer many other benefits to ensure your professional development & wellbeing is ongoing.
- Flexible Working Arrangements including purchasing up to 4 weeks additional leave and provision for school term contracts
- Learning and Talent Development Programs including global programmes, online learning and on-the-job learning
- Mentoring for your own development
- Professional Memberships
- Health Insurance - Income Continuance Insurance (ICI) - Life Insurance
- Service Recognition Awards
- Mental Health and Wellbeing Programs
- Employee Assistance Program

**About us**

The Stantec community unites approximately 34,000 employees working in over 450 locations across six continents. We collaborate across disciplines and industries to bring water, transport and infrastructure projects to life. Our work from initial project concept and planning through design, construction and commissioning is built on a nearly 200-year history. So, when we take on a project, we see the opportunity to make a lasting connection with the people and places where we live and work.

**How to apply**

To discuss this opportunity further, please contact Margaret McMeel on 64 9 580 4502 or 64 27 544 2930

Applications close on Wednesday 17 September 2025

**Qualifications**

To be successful for this role you'll need:
A tertiary degree, plus a minimum of 2 years’ accounting experience, preferably using Oracle or similar ERP system. You will be experienced in Microsoft Office packages, with particular emphasis on Excel. As well as being organised and understanding new processes quickly, you’ll demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills. Meeting a variety of deadlines is essential, so your time management skills will be exemplary. There will still be time for some fun and with our location in Hazeldean Business Park, Hagley Park and lots of other amenities are only a short walk away.

**Primary Location** : New Zealand-Canterbury-Christchurch

**Organization** : BC-3195 Financial Services-NZ New Zealand

**Employee Status** : Regular

**Job Level** : Individual Contributor

**Travel** : No

**Schedule** : Full-time

**Job Posting** : Sep 4, 2025, 3:41:36 PM

**Req ID**: 250002I5

Stantec provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for future and current employment and prohibit discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. We prohibit discrimination in decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, referral, promotion, compensation, fringe benefits, job training, terminations or any other condition of employment. Stantec is in compliance with local, state and federal laws and regulations and ensures equitable opportunities in all aspects of employment. EEO including Disability/Protected Veterans