Accountant

Direction Recruitment; Whangarei; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Direction Recruitment is seeking an Accountant for a 3-month contract in Whangārei, NZ. The role involves supporting the Financial Controller, CFO and finance team with financial statements, invoices, and tax returns.

Key duties include GL reconciliations, monthly accounts, payroll checks, and AP/AR processing. Applicants should have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance (or equivalent) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong attention to detail and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred but not essential.
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar senior administrative role, ideally within the construction industry.
• Understanding of basic finance and accounting principles, as well as the month-end reporting cycle.
• Experience with payroll and knowledge of current legislation is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to produce accurate financial reports.
• Excellent time management and attention to detail.
• A high level of discretion, as the role involves handling sensitive information and data.
• The ability to work to strict time constraints.
• An organised and methodical approach to tasks.
• A team player with a can-do attitude who is willing to help wherever needed.

Responsibilities

• General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
• Monthly journals
• Preparation of monthly accounts
• Checking asset forms
• Bank reconciliations
• Bond forms
• Supporting additional financial analysis
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable
• Checking weekly payroll
• Checking weekly and monthly Accounts Payable

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Discretion

Team player

Payroll

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

ACCOUNTANT – 3 MONTH CONTRACT

Reports to: Financial Controller and GM – Finance and Commercial

Location: Whangārei

The Accountant provides support to the Financial Controller, CFO and wider finance team by assisting with the preparation of financial statements and accounts, processing invoices, and preparing tax returns.

Key Responsibilities

• General Ledger (GL) reconciliations
• Monthly journals
• Preparation of monthly accounts
• Checking asset forms
• Bank reconciliations
• Bond forms
• Supporting additional financial analysis
• Assisting with Accounts Receivable
• Checking weekly payroll
• Checking weekly and monthly Accounts Payable

The above is not an exhaustive list, and the successful applicant will be expected to complete any other reasonable tasks assigned from time to time, while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and accuracy.

About You

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred but not essential
• At least 5 years' experience in a similar senior administrative role, ideally within the construction industry
• An understanding of basic finance and accounting principles, as well as the month-end reporting cycle
• Experience with payroll and knowledge of current legislation is preferred but not essential
• The ability to produce accurate financial reports
• Excellent time management and attention to detail
• A high level of discretion, as the role involves handling sensitive information and data
• The ability to work to strict time constraints
• An organised and methodical approach to tasks
• A team player with a can-do attitude who is willing to help wherever needed, regardless of the task

All applicants must have the legal right to live and work in New Zealand, either as a New Zealand citizen, resident, or by holding a valid New Zealand work visa.

Due to New Zealand Immigration requirements, we are unable to support visa applications for this role.