Assistant Accountant

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Boost employee discount scheme

EAP Services

Wellbeing program

Learning and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust in Christchurch, South Island, is seeking an organised accounting support professional to join the finance team. You will manage AP activities, assist with month-end processes, and contribute to financial reporting and budgeting.

The role supports auditors and drives process improvements across the organisation. Ideal candidates hold a relevant accounting qualification, with experience in AP, reconciliations, and asset management, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Applications are welcomed from recent graduates, as well as candidates with previous accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, or fixed asset management would be advantageous.
• Experience using accounting or enterprise software, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes through preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Assist with financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support capital expenditure monitoring.
• Contribute to audit preparation, financial compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide professional and timely finance support to managers and employees across the organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

Diploma in Accounting/related

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

St John of God Hauora Trust – Christchurch, South Island

Providing accurate and timely accounting support, and working closely with the Accountant and General Manager Finance and Services Support, this role is crucial in maintaining effective financial processes, controls, and reporting across the organisation.

In this role you will:

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes through preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Assist with financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support capital expenditure monitoring.
• Contribute to audit preparation, financial compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide professional and timely finance support to managers and employees across the organisation.

About You

The ideal person for our team is detail-oriented, organised, and enjoys working collaboratively to support organisational success. Other skills and experience that are highly preferred are:

• A relevant diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Applications are welcomed from recent graduates, as well as candidates with previous accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, or fixed asset management would be advantageous.
• Experience using accounting or enterprise software, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.
• Strong communication skills, sound judgement, and the ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to meet deadlines and manage competing priorities.

Benefits of Working at St John of God Hauora Trust

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Access to Boost employee discount scheme, EAP Services, and My Everyday Wellbeing.
• Ongoing learning, development, education, and training opportunities.
• Work in a supportive and collaborative environment where innovation and continuous improvement are encouraged.
• The opportunity to contribute to an organisation making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people and communities we support.

About Us

St John of God Hauora Trust is a leading provider of disability, youth, and social services in Aotearoa New Zealand.Our people share a commitment to our values of manaakitanga (hospitality), aroha (compassion), whakaute (respect), tika (justice), and hiranga (excellence).

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace and are privileged to work alongside people from a wide range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and sexual identities.St John of God Hauora Trust is a member of Te Uru Tāngata, Centre for Workplace Inclusion.

At St John of God Hauora Trust, we support professional development, encourage innovation, and strive to create an environment where everyone is respected, supported, and able to thrive.

We very much look forward to meeting you to discuss your future career with St John of God Hauora Trust.

Applications close 5pm, 20th September 2026. If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please email **@sjog.org.nz.