We are seeking a capable and detail-focused Accounts Assistant to join a busy finance team on a temporary basis. This is a great opportunity for someone with accounts payable experience who enjoys high-volume processing and wants to broaden their exposure across core finance functions, including month-end activities.
Supporting a growing organisation during a peak operational period, you’ll play an important role in helping manage increased transaction volumes and ensuring the smooth delivery of day-to-day finance operations.
What you’ll be doing
Reporting to the Accountant, you will support the finance team with a range of transactional accounting responsibilities during a particularly busy period driven by significant customer intake volumes and associated financial processing requirements.
Key responsibilities
- Accounts payable processing
- Supplier invoice management
- Bank reconciliations
- Payment processing
- Maintaining accurate financial records
- Assisting with commission payments and related reconciliations
- Supporting month-end processes and working papers
- General finance administration as required
About the role
- Temporary assignment through to mid-September
- Auckland CBD location
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
What we’re looking for
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
- Previous experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Clerk or Accounts Payable position
- 2-3 years’ experience within a finance or accounting support function
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident reconciliation skills
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
- A proactive and hands-on approach
- The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative working style
This opportunity will suit someone looking to step into a busy finance team where they can contribute from day one, strengthen their existing accounting skills, and gain valuable exposure to month-end processes within a growing organisation.
