Assistant Accountant

1 week ago

Te Awamutu, New Zealand Waipa Networks Ltd Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year

Ready to kick-start your accounting career or take on a fresh challenge?

Join Waipā Networks as our Assistant Accountant. This is a brand-new role, giving you the chance to make it your own, grow your skills, and support the financial mahi that keeps our community powered.

Why join Waipā Networks?

We're a community-owned electricity distribution business, supplying power to more than 60,000 people across Cambridge, Te Awamutu, Kāwhia and surrounding areas. As we modernise our network and strengthen our focus on innovation and sustainability, you'll be part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, curiosity and continuous improvement. Your mahi will make a real difference to the communities we serve.

What you'll enjoy

  • Hands-on experience across a wide range of accounting and finance activities
  • A supportive, community-minded team that values learning and growth
  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • Fully funded health insurance for you and your whānau
  • Life insurance cover worth twice your base salary
  • A stable role in an essential industry with deep local roots.

What the role involves

You'll join our Finance and Compliance team, helping keep our financial systems accurate, timely and insightful. Your day-to-day mahi will include:

  • Supporting monthly financial reporting and providing insights to guide decisions
  • Assisting with internal controls, process improvements and system testing
  • Managing payroll processing and accounts payable
  • Preparing and posting journals with accuracy and efficiency
  • Maintaining balance sheet reconciliations
  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting.

What you'll bring

You're a quick learner who loves numbers, people and problem-solving. You'll bring:

  • A recently completed (or nearly completed) tertiary qualification in accounting, commerce or a related field, or relevant hands-on experience in a finance or accounting support role
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities
  • Solid Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel
  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
  • A curious, proactive mindset with a drive to make things better.

A few details

We run a structured, in-house recruitment process that includes pre-employment vetting. You'll need the right to work permanently in Aotearoa New Zealand and be currently living here.

Recruitment agencies – thanks, but we've got this one covered.

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