Assistant Accountant

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional looking for a diverse role where you can make a meaningful impact? We’re seeking an Assistant Accountant to join a high-performing finance team, supporting the delivery of accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational finance activities across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong accounting foundation who enjoys working across and supporting with month-end reporting, reconciliations, tax compliance, budgeting, and process improvement.  This is a temporary role for around 2-3 months, based in Grafton, with parking onsite.

About the role:
Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the integrity of financial information and supporting the smooth operation of the finance function. This position offers broad exposure across financial accounting, month-end and year-end processes, taxation support, audit support, and business reporting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with month-end close activities, including journals, accruals, prepayments, and reconciliations.
• Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and investigate any discrepancies.
• Support the preparation of monthly management reports, including variance analysis and financial insights.
• Maintain the fixed asset register.
• Perform bank reconciliations and ensure transactions are accurately recorded.
• Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting activities.
• Support budgeting and forecasting processes, including analysis of actual versus budget performance.
• Manage supplier invoice processing, coding, approvals, and payment preparation.
• Process employee expenses and company card transactions, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain supplier records and respond to internal and external finance queries.
• Ensure sundry invoices are processed accurately and within required timeframes.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and controls.
• Assisting with the preperation of GST and FBT returns and supporting documentation.
• Support responses to Inland Revenue and other compliance-related enquiries.
• Ensure all financial activities comply with relevant legislation and internal policies.
• Assist with year-end financial statement preparation and audit schedules.
• Work closely with external auditors and provide required information in a timely manner.
• Support the completion of statutory reporting and year-end adjustments.
• Assist with finance projects, system enhancements, and testing activities.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to improve finance processes and documentation.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting support as required.

Ideally, you’ll bring:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related discipline.
• 3+ years’ experience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer, or similar accounting role.
• Experience supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Working knowledge of GST and FBT requirements.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with accounting systems.
• Experience with Dynamics 365 Business Central or similar ERP systems would be advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• The ability to build effective relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
• A proactive approach and willingness to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

What’s on Offer?

• Broad exposure and hands on support – a collaborative and professional team environment.
• The chance to work closely with senior leaders and gain valuable commercial experience.
• A stable, growing organisation where your contribution will be valued.

If you’re looking for a varied Assistant Accountant role that offers exposure beyond traditional transactional accounting, we’d love to hear from you.
Please send us your CV and cover letter today.