We’re recruiting for an Accounts Assistant to join a well-established Auckland business on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with the potential to become permanent.
This is a varied role where you’ll take ownership of key day-to-day accounts processes while working closely with the wider finance team and stakeholders across the business.
About the Role
As the Accounts Assistant, you’ll support the day-to-day running of the finance function and help ensure processes are completed accurately and on time.
Your duties will include:
- Managing accounts payable and receivable processes
- Following up outstanding debtors and payments
- Preparing and processing fortnightly payroll
- Preparing customer invoices and processing supplier invoices
- Completing bank, credit card and account reconciliations
- Processing purchase orders and team expenses
- Assisting with GST, PAYE and financial reporting
- Responding to finance queries and maintaining accurate financial records and systems
About You
You’ll be organised, detail-focused and comfortable managing a varied workload while working collaboratively with the wider team.
You will bring:
- 2+ years’ experience within accounts or finance
- Strong literacy and numeracy skills
- Comprehensive working knowledge of Xero
- Confidence using the Microsoft Office suite
- Experience using SharePoint, or the ability to pick up new systems quickly
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Good organisation and the ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
- A collaborative and proactive approach
What’s on Offer
- Initial 3-month temporary assignment with the potential to become permanent
- A broad and varied accounts position
- Exposure across multiple areas of the finance function
- The opportunity to take ownership and build on your existing experience
- A collaborative and supportive team environment
- Full-time hours
- Central Auckland office-based position
If you’re a strong all-round accounts professional and this sounds like you, apply today with your CV and cover letter.
