Assistant Accountant

Profile Group; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand in Christchurch is seeking an hands-on accounting professional to contribute to core accounting processes. The role offers exposure to cash management, reconciliations, and month-end tasks in a structured finance environment.

You will liaise with banks, suppliers, and customers, ensure IRD compliance, and support bond and bank guarantee documentation. Strong communication and accuracy are essential, and NZ working rights are required.

Qualifications

• Strong communication with internal and external parties.
• Accurate and organised with manual processes.
• Valid working rights for New Zealand.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily cash and treasury-related activities.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and month-end tasks.
• IRD compliance related activities.
• Communicate with banks, suppliers and customers by phone or email.
• Assist with preparation, lodging, and follow-up of bond and bank guarantee documentation.

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

The Opportunity

This role offers the chance to contribute to core accounting processes in a hands-on capacity. It provides an opportunity to apply practical accounting skills in complex environment that will bring your technical skills to the next level.

The Company

This is an established organisation with a finance team that manages standard accounting transactions (but not AP/AR) and reporting requirements. The role sits within a structured environment where processes are followed and contributions to operational financial accuracy are valued.

The Role

• Manage daily cash and treasury-related activities, such as cash reporting and bank reconciliations.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations and other month-end administrative tasks.
• IRD compliance realted activities
• Work with current finance software and systems, including manual processing steps, online access, and direct communication via phone or email with banks, suppliers, and customers as needed.
• Assist with preparation, lodging, and follow-up of bond and bank guarantee documentation submitted to banks.

Your Profile

• Strong communication skills, with the ability to liaise effectively with internal teams and external parties.
• Proven ability to work accurately and organised in environments requiring manual processes and practical problem-solving.
• Candidates will need valid working rights for New Zealand.