Assistant Accountant

Assemble; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Assemble in Auckland is seeking an Assistant Accountant to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting across a diverse property portfolio. You will help with month-end duties, AP/AR processing, and GST/FBT compliance, gaining hands-on exposure in a lean team environment.

The successful candidate will have a finance degree or related qualification and prior Assistant Accountant experience, with a strong eye for detail and commercial judgment.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant or similar finance role.
• Finance degree or qualification relevant to accounting.
• Experience in a property business is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support budgeting and forecasting across a large property portfolio.
• Assist with month and year end close and financial statements.
• Process accounts payable and receivable with reconciliations.
• Maintain lease database and file GST/FBT returns.
• Conduct ad hoc financial analysis and variance reporting.

Skills

Assistant Accountant experience

Property sector exposure

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

Finance degree or qualification

Job description

Assistant Accountant

If you are an Assistant Accountant looking to build your career within the property sector, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing property business and gain hands‑on exposure across a large, diverse portfolio. This role takes on a broad range of responsibilities across the accounting function and due to the lean nature and flat structure of the accounting team, has the ability to grow quickly. Key responsibilities will include helping with budgets, forecasts, financial reporting, and AP/AR.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting with the preparation of budgeting and forecasting across a large property portfolio
• Assisting with month and year end close and financial statements
• Processing accounts payable and receivable including balance sheet reconciliation and preparing payments
• Maintaining lease database
• File GST and FBT returns and other statutory requirements
• Adhoc financial analysis and variance reporting
• Responding to internal and external finance queries

The Successful Candidate Will

• Bring experience in an Assistant Accountant/Accounts Assistant or similar finance role
• Have a relevant finance degree or qualification
• Have worked within a property business and have a strong interest in this area
• Apply sound commercial judgement to day-to-day decisions
• Display excellent time management and strong attention to detail

What’s on Offer

This opportunity provides the chance to get involved with a property business with an excellent reputation. With an excellent Auckland CBD location, competitive salary, and supportive managers, this is a great environment to grow your career in property accounting.