Accounts Assistant

Schick Civil Construction Limited; Hamilton; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Schick Civil Construction Limited is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Te Rapa. This role supports Accounts Payable, drives process improvements, and helps optimise finance systems in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Accounts Team Lead, you will help deliver accurate financial records and assist with month-end activities while contributing to projects that improve workflows and efficiencies. This is a part-time role with strong development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, administration, or bookkeeping role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and support Accounts Payable activities
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with month-end processes and reporting
• Support the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and automation tools
• Contribute to projects focused on Accounts Payable improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and help implement practical solutions

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Problem solving

Tools

Finance systems (ERP)

Excel

Job description

Schick is a privately owned civil construction business with over 50 years of history. Our Finance team, based in Te Rapa, supports operations across New Zealand and plays a vital role in keeping projects moving and the business running smoothly.

We're a practical, hard‑working team that takes pride in doing things properly, supporting one another, and delivering quality outcomes. This is a place where people roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and make a real impact.

The Role

We're looking for an enthusiastic and detail‑oriented Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong administrative skills, and thrives in a fast‑paced environment.

Reporting to the Accounts Team Lead, you will support our Accounts Payable function while helping deliver process improvements, system enhancements, and other initiatives that strengthen our finance operations and improve the way we work.

32.5 hours per week (Monday to Friday).

What You’ll Be Doing

• Process supplier invoices and support Accounts Payable activities
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation
• Assist with month‑end processes and reporting
• Support the implementation and optimisation of finance systems and automation tools
• Contribute to projects focused on Accounts Payable improvements and workflow efficiencies
• Identify opportunities for improvement and help implement practical solutions

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in an accounts, finance, administration, or bookkeeping role
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Good time management and organisational skills
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A practical mindset with a desire to improve systems and processes

If you enjoy solving problems, improving how things work, and using systems and technology to make finance processes more efficient, we would love to hear from you.