Graduate Accountant

Company Description

AFFCO is a high-performing and dynamic leader within the New Zealand Meat Industry. Established in 1904, AFFCO holds 120 years of expertise in supplying top-quality meat products to the world.

Based in Waikato, the agricultural heart of New Zealand, with over 4,000 employees, our operation has offices in the USA, UK and Hong Kong and comprises 11 processing sites situated across New Zealand, distributing to over 80 countries.

AFFCO sources top-quality, sustainable, grass-fed, New Zealand Beef and Lamb products from our network of farmer suppliers. We are 100% New Zealand-owned and operated and a proud member of the Talley's Group; New Zealand's leading exporter of meat, dairy, seafood, and vegetable products.

Job Description

AFFCO Head Office are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Payroll Associate for our team. With the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines, you need to have an eye for detail and be confident in your organisation and time management skills.

The successful applicant will be a team player who is organised and can ensure that all duties are completed in a professional and timely manner. You will provide support to multiple areas of the business, so clear communication skills are a must.

Based at the AFFCO Head Office, in Horotiu, and reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring all payroll information, including input and maintenance of the electronic payroll system is completed in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ownership and accuracy of IRD data including completion and filing IRD requirements.
• General administration duties including, but not limited to, financial administration and reporting.
• Managing the collation of daily and weekly ACC requirements for the Injury Management Unit (IMU).
• Completion and collation of data for new claims, running reports for weekly compensation calculations, reconciling and collating summary data for weekly payrolls.
• Accuracy checks and auditing of data.
• Providing a timely, accurate and professional payroll service to the plant payroll administrators and IMU.
• And other relevant duties as and when required by the Payroll Manager.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role we are looking for the following skills:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• An Accounting/Finance Degree.
• Working towards CAANZ membership.
• Analytical superstar.
• Incredible attention to detail.
• Problem Solver.
• Clear and Professional Communicator.
• Knowledge of payroll-associated employment legislation is advantageous, however not essential.
• A keen eye for detail.

Additional Information

Our benefits include:

• Competitive Salary.
• We are a CAANZ ATO with other team members working towards membership.
• Free parking.
• Access to discounted meat and Talley's Group products.
• Perks membership offering discounted services on: eye tests, dentist visits, Gilmours Wholesale and much more.

If you want to join a successful, growing organisation and believe that you are the right person to take on this role, then please apply online through this now

Please note: You must be eligible to live and work in New Zealand to be considered for this role.