Assistant Accountant

PGG Wrightson; Christchurch; Hybrid; NZD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rural services provider in Christchurch is seeking a full-time Assistant Accountant to support their Wool business unit. The role involves providing technical accounting support, preparing financial analysis and reports, and assisting with accounting processes. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary degree in accounting and 1-3 years of practical experience. Join a collaborative team focused on growth and development.

Benefits

Complimentary car-parking

On-job mentoring

PGW development programs

Qualifications

• 1-3 years practical accounting experience.
• Positive and results-oriented attitude.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical accounting support.
• Prepare financial analysis and reports.
• Assist with monthly and annual accounting processes.
• Support the Finance Business Partner in building financial acumen.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication

Advanced Excel skills

Education

Tertiary degree or accounting qualification

Tools

ERP systems (D365, JD Edwards, SAP)

Microsoft Office products

Financial management tools (Oracle EPM)

Job description

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Are you an Assistant Accountant looking for your next challenge? Or a part qualified junior auditor looking to make the move to industry now?

An exciting opportunity to join our Commercial Finance team who are respected by the business for adding value, understanding industry drivers and building relationships.

We are looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team in Agency (primarily supporting the Wool business unit).

As a permanent, full-time Assistant Accountant based in Christchurch, you will:

• Provide a range of technical accounting support to assist business performance
• Prepare accurate financial analysis and reporting for key stakeholders
• Assist with the monthly and annual accounting processes
• Support the Finance Business Partner in building financial acumen with Business Leaders.

To be successful in this role you will need:

• An appropriate tertiary degree or accounting qualification is desirable
• One to three years practical accounting experience
• Previous experience and competence in the use of computer systems including Microsoft Office products, ERP systems (e.g. D365, JD Edwards, SAP, etc), and financial management tools (e.g. Oracle EPM)
• Advanced Excel skills would be an advantage
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to communicate effectively
• Have a positive, results oriented and focused approach to the tasks and responsibilities associated with the role.

Based in Christchurch, adjacent to the airport, you will enjoy all the benefits of our modern offices including complimentary car-parking. This is a full-time role (40 hours, Monday to Friday), but we're flexible whether you prefer an earlier or later start, and/or a mix of working from home and in the office.

We are committed to growing our employees and offer on-job mentoring, a range of PGW development programs as well as consideration for supporting external study/professional development.

This is a small, close-knit team who balance professional Finance support with a sense of humour and 'real world' advice.

PGG Wrightson is a leading provider of products and services to the rural sector, with a vision to help grow the country through our knowledge, service and expertise.

If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and want to be part of a team that values growth and collaboration.

Please note we may close this advert early so apply now!

To find out more about working at PGG Wrightson or to view other opportunities please visit careers.pggwrightson.co.nz

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