Accountant

RYHR; Palmerston North; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Openbook Solutions, a chartered accounting firm serving school and not-for-profit sectors, is seeking an Accountant to join their small, friendly team in Palmerston North. The role covers monthly reporting, GST, and annual financial statements with Xero support.

A recent accounting graduate or early-career candidate is welcome, with a positive, team-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently. Ideal applicants are organised, accurate, and eager to grow within the not-for-profit and

Qualifications

• Recent accounting graduate or early-career with some experience.
• Exposure to school accounting is a bonus.
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and work both independently and with a collaborative team.
• Organised and accurate with good attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial reports and variance analysis.
• Oversee GST preparation and compliance.
• Assist with annual financial statements and disclosures.
• Provide Xero support and training as needed.

Skills

GST preparation

Monthly reporting

Xero

Annual financial statements

Not-for-profit experience

Team player

Organised and accurate

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Xero

Job description

If you're a grounded, detail-oriented accountant who finds meaning in work that matters, this could be the role for you.

Openbook Solutions is a chartered accountancy firm specialising in the school and not-for-profit sectors. They're looking for an Accountant to join their small, friendly team to assist the organisations they support to gain financial clarity and confidence.

This is a varied, hands-on role. Day to day, you'll be across monthly reporting, GST preparation, annual financial statements and Xero support. They are looking for someone with a positive attitude, who is a team player and has the ability to grasp new concepts quickly. You'll need to be organised and accurate, comfortable working independently, and confident in managing your own workload, while staying connected to a collaborative team.

You might be a recent accounting graduate or have a little experience under your belt and be ready to grow your schools. Exposure to school accounting is a bonus, and a genuine interest in the not-for-profit and education sectors will go a long way.

This is a Monday to Friday position, with preferred hours of 9:00am–4:30pm. We're happy to negotiate 35–37 hours per week for the right candidate. Based in Palmerston North.

If you're ready to bring your skills to an organisation providing accountancy services to organisations who do meaningful work in the community, we'd love to hear from you.

Contact Kelly on 021 560 172 or [e-mail] to learn more about the role.