Assistant Accountant

Robert Walters New Zealand; Auckland; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing finance company in Auckland is seeking a detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join their high-performing team. The role involves processing accounts payable and receivable, bank reconciliations, and month-end support. Ideal candidates have strong attention to detail and prior experience in accounting. Join a collaborative environment where you can take ownership of your work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar end-to-end processing role.
• High attention to detail and ability to re-prioritise quickly.
• Comfortable with repetitive processing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and liaise for approvals.
• Manage large accounts receivable invoices and payments.
• Assist with P&L and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Attention to detail

End-to-end processing experience

Re-prioritization ability

SAP B1 experience

Positive attitude

Job description

Overview

Are you a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment? We're looking for a proactive Assistant Accountant to join a committed and high-performing team in Auckland CBD. This is a key role in a company that's growing quickly and needs someone who can roll up their sleeves, take ownership, and keep things running smoothly.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: Processing supplier invoices, liaising with departments for approvals, reconciling supplier statements
• Accounts Receivable: Processing large AR invoices, managing receipts and payments
• Bank Reconciliations & Credit Card Receipts
• Month-End Support: Assisting with P&L and balance sheet reconciliations
• GST Returns: Every two months
• Office Support: Answering occasional phone calls, ordering stationery and kitchen supplies, general admin duties
• Occasional travel to Avondale

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a similar end-to-end processing role
• High attention to detail and ability to re-prioritise quickly in a dynamic environment
• Comfortable with repetitive processing tasks – and gets satisfaction from doing them well
• Experience with SAP B1 is highly desirable
• A positive, can-do attitude – someone who puts their head down and gets the job done, while still being a team player

Why Join

You'll be part of a positive, collaborative team where everyone is committed to doing their best. The company is growing, the environment is upbeat, and you’ll have the opportunity to take real ownership of your work.

Additional Information

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Accounting & Finance

Workplace Type: On-site

Experience Level: Associate

Location: Auckland CBD

Focus: Assistant Accountant

Industry: Accountancy

Salary: Negotiable

Consultant: Natalie Johnson