Accounts Assistant - Part time New

JobSpace; Auckland; On-site; NZD 25,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

JobSpace is seeking a reliable Sole Charge Accounts person to join our team in Auckland on a part-time basis (20–25 hours/week). You will own day-to-day accounting, payroll, and financial reporting, supporting broader operations as needed.

This long-term, permanent role suits someone seeking school-hour hours and part-time flexibility. Key tasks include payroll processing for 24 staff via MYOB IMS Payroll, GST returns, AR/AP, and ongoing records management.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience in a similar role.
• Experience with NZ payroll and tax reporting is required.
• Proactive, organised and detail‑oriented.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily management financial report.
• Process payroll for 24 staff via MYOB IMS Payroll.
• Enter timesheets, process expenses, and manage payments via EWAY.
• Update staff records.
• Prepare and file end-of-month IRD reports.
• Enter/schedule local and international payments.
• Manage accounts receivable and credit control.
• Handle accounts payable, reconciliations and invoices.
• Ensure payments are processed accurately.
• Prepare GST returns.
• Answer finance queries and run ad hoc reports.
• Enter stock invoices and update inventory in AroFlo.
• Back up the phones when needed.

Skills

Accounting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Self-starter

Tools

Xero

MYOB IMS Payroll

Excel

Job description

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My client is a highly successful and well-established company providing specialist equipment repair and maintenance services to the dental industry across New Zealand. With over 50 years in the business, they have built an impressive depth of knowledge and technical expertise, supporting dental clinics nationwide with reliable, high-quality service.

We are looking for a reliable and capable Sole Charge Accounts person to join the team on a part-time basis (approx. 20 - 25 hours/week), ideally spread across 4-5 weekdays. This is a long-term, permanent position and is well suited to someone seeking part-time hours - such as a parent working within school hours.

You'll take ownership of the day-to-day accounting functions and support broader business operations as needed. We are seeking someone who genuinely wants a part-time role.

Responsibilities:

• Preparing daily financial report for management.
• Process weekly payroll for 24 staff using MYOB IMS
• Enter timesheets, process expenses, and manage credit card payments via EWAY
• Update and maintain staff records
• Prepare and file end-of-month IRD reports
• Enter/Schedule local and international payments
• Manage Accounts Receivable and credit control.
• Handle Accounts Payable, including reconciliations and invoice matching
• Ensuring payments are processed correctly
• Prepare GST returns
• Answer internal/external finance queries and run ad hoc reports
• Enter stock/parts invoices and update inventory records in AroFlo.
• Back up the phones if the rest of the team is busy.

(Please note: This role is not suitable for students or for those who will need visa support)

Skills/Experience Required:

• Good overall accounting skills and experience in a similar role (5+ years)
• Systems savvy with proficiency in Xero, MYOB IMS Payroll and Excel
• Proactive, organised work habits.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Reliable, trustworthy and committed
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• A self-starter, with piles of initiative and a can-do attitude.

For the right person, this role could grow in terms of increased hours and responsibilities.

You must be legal entitled to work in NZ to be considered for this role. Those requiring Visa Support after current initial Visa expires will not be considered.