Junior Accountant

The Role:

Our client is a market leader in electrical/automation engineering manufacturing and contracting, based in Napier, the company has 50 + years in business and celebrates continual growth across NZ.

The team are seeking to recruit a Junior Accountant reporting into the Group Financial Controller. This is an ideal opportunity for an early career professional looking to gain hands-on experience across both financial and management accounting principles in a multi-trade-based growth sector.

As Junior Accountant your role will include:

· Assisting with project costing, management and financial accounting and compliance activities across multi-business units

· Handling financial accounting, PAYE, GST, FBT and reconciliation tasks

· Maintaining accurate financial records ensuring compliance with lRD and statutory requirements

· Reconcile hours and costs from projects and job records to support time tracking and wage control via ERP systems

· Perform bank reconciliation, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

· Support A/R and credit control, ensuring timely invoicing across projects

· Assist in managing supplier accounts, creditor applications and debtor follow ups

· Assist with workshop and manufacturing cost analysis and WlP reporting

· Engage in continuous improvement and supported training opportunities

What's on offer:

· Excellent career progression with supported professional training and development

· Mentored learning, a collaborative team that values integrity, honesty, growth and professionalism.

· Competitive salary, family-focused team, early start and finish times (40 hour week)

Our ideal person:

· Previous experience in an accounting role (a min of 2 years) ideally within a trades, civil construction or project-based sector

· Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business (preferred CAANZ membership, or working towards it)

· Excellent software knowledge, proficient in MS Office, Xero and ERP systems

· Great communication and relationship building skills

· High financial literacy, attention to detail able to work under pressure with strong time management

· A team player who is seeking a true-career growth role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Kiwi business that values their team.

We are actively recruiting now and welcome an initial chat by calling Kirsten on or apply with your cv via the link below and l will be in touch.