Accounts Assistant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Manurewa; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fuel Discounts

EAP Services

Job summary

Gleeson Group is seeking an organised Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team in Wiri, Auckland. You will support day-to-day financial operations, including AP/AR, reconciliations, month-end processes and general finance admin.

Ideal candidates will have experience in accounts or finance admin, strong attention to detail, excellent Excel skills, and a proactive approach when dealing with customers and suppliers. Applicants must have the right to work in New Zealand.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role.
• Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confidence using accounting systems and Excel.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow matters through to resolution.
• A professional and helpful approach when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues.
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A commitment to workplace health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and customer transactions.
• Raising customer invoices and allocating payments.
• Completing bank receipting and reconciliations.
• Monitoring accounts payable and receivable balances.
• Following up outstanding accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts, responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, including journals and accruals.
• Supporting the preparation of financial, cashflow and management reports.
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and customer accounts.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Excel

Time management

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Gleeson Group is seeking an organised and detail focused Accounts Assistant to join our Finance team based in Wiri.

This is a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial operations of the Group, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, month-end processes and general finance administration.

About Gleeson Group

Gleeson Group is a proudly New Zealand owned bulk cartage company with an established reputation in the transport industry. Building on this strong foundation, we also operate a quarry, aggregate supply yard and landfill operation in North Waikato, while providing aggregate supply, spoil removal, clean fill, managed fill and services throughout the Auckland region.

About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will help ensure our financial transactions and records are processed accurately and on time.

• Processing supplier invoices and customer transactions
• Raising customer invoices and allocating payments
• Completing bank receipting and reconciliations
• Monitoring accounts payable and receivable balances
• Following up outstanding accounts and resolving discrepancies
• Reconciling supplier statements and customer accounts, responding to supplier, customer and internal finance enquiries
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Assisting with month-end and year-end processes, including journals and accruals
• Supporting the preparation of financial, cashflow and management reports
• Setting up and maintaining supplier and customer accounts
• Assisting with finance projects, reporting and process improvements

About you

To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience in an accounts or finance administration role
• Experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable and reconciliations
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Good organisational and time-management skills
• Confidence using accounting systems and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to investigate discrepancies and follow matters through to resolution
• A professional and helpful approach when dealing with customers, suppliers and colleagues
• The ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• A commitment to workplace health and safety

What we offer What we offer

• A varied role within an established New Zealand owned business
• Fuel Discounts and EAP Services

If you are organised, reliable and enjoy working in a busy finance environment, we would like to hear from you.

Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received, and suitable candidates may be contacted before the closing date. Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Your application questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as an accounts assistant?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Accounts Payable Accountant?

What can I earn as an Accounts Assistant