Assistant Accountant

Pirtek; Howick; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration package

Career development

Supportive team

Broad accounting exposure

Modern office

Wellness initiatives

Job summary

Pirtek New Zealand is seeking a detail-oriented accounting professional to support day-to-day financial operations. The role reports to the Company Accountant and covers supplier and customer ledger processing, reconciliations, and essential month-end activities in a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of accounting or bookkeeping experience, excellent attention to detail, and strong organisational skills.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or related field.
• 1–3 years accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing.
• Bank reconciliations and cash management.
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting.
• General ledger reconciliations.
• Fixed asset register maintenance.
• Preparation of journals and accruals.
• Intercompany transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Payroll administration support.
• Assisting with budgeting and financial analysis.
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Attention to detail

Time management

Organisational skills

Intercompany transactions

Education

Tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or related field

Job description

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Reporting to the Company Accountant, you will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day financial operations of Pirtek New Zealand and its related entities.

Key responsibilities

• Accounts payable and accounts receivable processing
• Bank reconciliations and cash management
• Assisting with month-end and year-end reporting
• General ledger reconciliations
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Preparation of journals and accruals
• Intercompany transaction processing and reconciliations
• Payroll administration support
• Assisting with budgeting and financial analysis
• Supporting audit and compliance requirements

About you

• A tertiary qualification in Accounting, Commerce, or a related field
• 1-3 years' accounting or bookkeeping experience preferred
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities

About us

• Pirtek is a leading provider of hydraulic and industrial hose services, with a nationwide franchise network delivering solutions to customers across New Zealand. We pride ourselves on excellent customer service, continuous improvement, and supporting our people to succeed.
• Competitive remuneration package
• Career development and training opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a broad range of accounting functions
• Opportunity to work with a well-established national business
• Modern office environment
• Employee benefits and wellness initiatives

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