Accounts Assistant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Napier; On-site; NZD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance discounts

CA qualification support

Close‑knit team

Development plan & mentoring

Wellness programme

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the team, reporting to the Commercial Manager and taking ownership of invoicing, credit control, purchasing, and month-end processes for the Joint Venture Midwest Disposal Services.

The role requires strong Excel and data analysis skills, excellent time management, and the ability to communicate accounting issues clearly to non‑accountants. A collaborative, autonomous approach is valued within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ work experience, ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines.
• Strong Excel and analysis skills.
• Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems.
• Excellent time management and commercial skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate accounting issues to non‑accountants.
• Team player but equally comfortable working autonomously.
• Knowledge of construction, logistics, or waste industries would be an advantage.
• Interest in learning new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement processes and procedures, including robust internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate month end recording and reporting, including standardization improvements
• Data manipulation from customers’ and weighbridge data to complete invoicing
• Deal with customer queries, credit control and debt collection when required
• Recording of transactions, including purchase order raising, accounts payable and supplier liaison
• Bank account transaction processing and investigation
• General Office Management tasks as required
• Assist with Joint Venture external reporting, audit assistance, and annual tasks
• Support Operations Managers, Commercial and Finance Managers
• Working in a team of two, cross functional job knowledge and learning is key

Skills

Excel & data analysis

Data collation

Time management

Communication skills

Translate accounting concepts for non‑

Autonomous with team orientation

Industry knowledge: construction/logs

Willingness to learn systems

Job description

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand (WM) helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.
We all pull together on this waka and if you want work that matters, with people who’ve got your back, you’re in the right place.

Job Description

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Manager this role is primarily responsible for the Joint Venture Midwest Disposal Services business, taking ownership of the accounts functions, particularly around invoicing, credit control, purchasing, month end processes and deadlines.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and implement processes and procedures, including robust internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate month end recording and reporting, including standardization improvements
• Data manipulation from customers’ and weighbridge data to complete invoicing
• Deal with customer queries, credit control and debt collection when required
• Recording of transactions, including purchase order raising, accounts payable and supplier liaison
• Bank account transaction processing and investigation
• General Office Management tasks as required
• Assist with Joint Venture external reporting, audit assistance, and annual tasks
• Support Operations Managers, Commercial and Finance Managers
• Working in a team of two, cross functional job knowledge and learning is key

Qualifications

What you’ll need:

• A minimum of five years’ work experience, ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines.
• Strong excel and analysis skills
• Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems
• Excellent time management and commercial skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate accounting issues to non-accountants
• Team player but equally comfortable working autonomously
• Knowledge of the construction, logistics, or waste industries would be an advantage
• Interest in learning new systems and processes

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

• A competitive hourly rate with discounted healthy insurance including discounts on a range of products for you and your family to enjoy.
• We are an ATO and are happy to support you on the journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• Become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration, recognition, and continuous improvement
• At WM New Zealand we will invest in your personal development. This includes a comprehensive professional and personal development plan, operational training, mentoring, a wellness programme and all the tools you will need to succeed as a valued member of our successful team.

WM is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces.

You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa / residency or NZ citizenship.