Accounts Assistant

We are recruiting an experienced Accounts Assistant to join a busy and supportive finance team in Central Auckland on a long-term temporary contract through until March 2027.
 
This is an excellent opportunity to gain exposure across a broad range of finance functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchase orders, month-end support, reconciliations, compliance, and audit activities.
 
The Role
 
This is a broad and varied finance support position, providing end-to-end accounts assistance across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, purchase order management, reconciliations, compliance administration, and general finance operations. You’ll also support month-end processes, audits, and financial reporting activities while working closely with the wider finance team.
 
Key Responsibilities:

  • End-to-end Accounts Payable processing, including invoice coding, supplier reconciliations, and payment runs
  • Managing purchase orders and matching invoices to supporting documentation
  • Accounts Receivable support, including raising invoices and credit notes
  • Following up outstanding payments and assisting with credit control activities
  • Assisting with journals, reconciliations, and month-end processes
  • Supporting GST and FBT administration
  • Preparing documentation for audits and compliance reporting
  • Maintaining accurate finance records and documentation
  • Providing general administrative support to the wider finance team

 
What’s on Offer:

  • Central Auckland location
  • Long-term temporary assignment through until March 2027
  • 40 hours per week
  • Hybrid working available following training
  • Free onsite parking
  • Immediate start available
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Valuable audit and year-end finance exposure

 
About You:

  • 2+ years’ experience in an Accounts Assistant, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or Finance Administration role
  • Demonstrated experience processing and managing purchase orders
  • Strong Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
  • Experience matching purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation
  • Experience using accounting or ERP systems, ideally Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
  • Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills
  • High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
  • Confident communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders
  • A proactive, adaptable, and team-focused approach to work

 
If you’re available to start at short notice and are looking for a long-term temporary opportunity where you can make an immediate impact, we’d love to hear from you!

Jacey Engelstad
Recruitment Administrator