Assistant Accountant

Civtec; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil infrastructure company in New Zealand is looking for an Assistant Accountant. You will handle monthly accounts, financial reports, and support the finance team while ensuring compliance with best practices. Candidates should have over 3 years of accounting experience and strong computer skills, particularly in Dynamics 365. The role offers excellent employee benefits, including additional leave and a commitment to health and wellbeing.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Health and safety commitment

Additional leave after 5 years

Supplier discount packages

Qualifications

• Minimum three years experience in a similar role.
• Intermediate to Advanced computer skills in using a variety of software.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly accounts including balance sheet reconciliation.
• Lead the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Complete regular bank reconciliations and cash appropriation.

Skills

Accounting principles

Communication skills

Time management

Problem solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Dynamics 365

Job description

The Organisation

Civtec was established in 2014 and provides civil, and utilities infrastructure works across telecommunications, three waters, and energy. Since inception, we have continued to diversify and now have capabilities covering a range of services and technologies servicing the residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. We have a dedicated team across New Zealand of operational field force, customer service and business support teams, using the latest technology and high-quality machinery to provide a leading service second to none.

The Role

Reporting to the Financial Controller, this position forms a part of the Finance Department. This position is responsible for preparing monthly accounts, including all balance sheet reconciliation, and assisting with regular forecasting. In addition, this role will maintain and manage financial reporting requirements and returns with IRD. This role supports the wider Finance Department in administering and overseeing expenditure in accordance with company objectives, strategic goals and compliance requirements.

As the Assistant Accountant, you will be responsible for the following:

• Accurately producing month end reporting requirements for Civtec and other group entities, including Month-end journals, accruals, prepayments, fixed asset register
• Completing timely financial reporting and analysis as well as supporting stakeholder reviews
• Producing accurate and timely balance sheet reconciliations
• Completing Bi-monthly GST returns
• Leading and supporting the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable functions in day to day operation, performing these duties where needed
• Completing the Payroll function, ensuring compliance and best practice
• Complete regular bank reconciliations, cash appropriation and load bank payments
• Seek opportunity to improve and enhance internal processes
• Escalate issues, as appropriate, to the manager.
• Complete administrative tasks to a high standard.
• Actively communicate and escalate issues with all stakeholders to provide accurate information/identify concerns in a timely manner.
• Undertake other tasks to support the overall Civtec business as required from time to time.

To be successful in this role, we are seeking candidates with:

• Minimum three years experience in similar role
• Intermedial to Advanced computer skills in using a variety of computer software (Dynamics 365 preferred)
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and practices
• Knowledge of payroll legislation (preferred)
• Commitment to confidentiality and sensitivity of information.
• Reasoning and problem solving ability
• Reliable, honest and accountable.
• Enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Forward planning and direct
• Motivated, trustworthy, and able to work unsupervised
• Strong communication, and interpersonal skills
• Professional and articulate

We offer

We offer a great range of employee benefits including:

• The opportunity to join an established dynamic organisation who truly values its team.
• Independent and confidential employee assistance programme.
• Commitment to health, safety and wellbeing of our team members.
• An additional, one-off, week of leave after 5 years of continuous employment with Civtec.
• Discount and purchase benefit packages with our suppliers.

In this key role you have an opportunity to add value to a fast-moving business with potential.

Working for Civtec you are part of a great team of dedicated and driven employees, that enjoy a laugh.

Please note, a drug test and MOJ check is required as part of the recruitment process for this role.