Accounts Role - Auckland-based

Recreate NZ; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Recreate NZ is seeking an Accounts professional to help keep our finance function running smoothly while supporting life-changing programmes across New Zealand. This 30-hour-per-week role is based at our Ellerslie head office, with invoices, payments, and reconciliations at the core.

You’ll work with Payhero payroll, Xero, and collaborate with the funding team and external accountant, while guiding a direct report and helping us grow a values-driven, purpose-led charity.

Qualifications

• Relevant administration/accounting experience or relevant accounting qualification.
• Enjoys being organised and paying attention to detail.
• Is confident using technology.
• Communicates well and enjoys working with people.
• Wants to keep learning, growing and contributing to a positive team culture.

Responsibilities

• Processing invoices and payments.
• Managing accounts payable and receivable.
• Bank and account reconciliations using Xero.
• Assisting with fortnightly payroll - Payhero.
• Preparing month-end.
• Working alongside the funding team.
• Working alongside our external accountant.
• Providing guidance and support to one direct report.

Skills

Accounting experience

Attention to detail

Tech-savvy

Team player

Education

Accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Payhero

Job description

Join a team where your work makes a real difference

At Recreate NZ, we believe work should be meaningful, supportive and enjoyable. Every day, we help young people living with disabilities experience opportunities, build confidence and create lasting friendships through fun, inclusive programmes.

Whether you're a recent accounting graduate or have a year or two of experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while being part of a 'for purpose' organisation that makes a difference.

This position keeps our finance function running smoothly and supports the wider team to deliver life-changing programmes across New Zealand.

About the role

This Accounts role is fulltime at 30 hours per week, based in our Ellerslie head office. Applications with cover letters and CVs are accepted at present, with interviews due to take place from Tuesday 8th September (in person preferable). The successful candidate will ideally commence before Monday 28th September.

Your day-to-day work will include:

• Processing invoices and payments
• Managing accounts payable and receivable
• Bank and account reconciliations using Xero
• Assisting with fortnightly payroll - Payhero
• Preparing month-end
• Working alongside the funding team
• Working alongside our external accountant
• Providing guidance and support to one direct report

While there are month-end deadlines and finance processes to manage, you'll be supported by a supportive team, with training provided to help you succeed.

Why you'll love working for us

Be part of a passionate team that celebrates success together and supports one another. As part of the team, you'll have opportunities to:

• Volunteer on our incredible programmes, including activities like Tree Adventures, craft days, sporting events and community outings.
• See first-hand the impact your work has on young people and their families.
• Be part of a friendly, welcoming office where people enjoy coming to work.
• Grow both professionally and personally through ongoing learning and development.
• Work in a values-driven charity where kindness, inclusion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

We're looking for someone who

• Relevant administration/accounting experience or relevant accounting qualification.
• Enjoys being organised and paying attention to detail.
• Is confident using technology.
• Communicates well and enjoys working with people.
• Wants to keep learning, growing and contributing to a positive team culture.

Why Recreate NZ?

If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting and people management career while being part of an organisation that's fun, supportive and purpose-driven, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and help us create opportunities, build confidence and change lives - one adventure at a time.