Assistant Accountant

English Language Partners NZ; Wellington; On-site; NZD 38,000 - 54,000; Part time

Job summary

English Language Partners NZ (ELPNZ) is a national not-for-profit organisation providing English language tuition and settlement support. We are seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support month-end processes, budgeting, reporting, and audit activities from our Wellington office.

This 22.5 hour per week role offers flexibility across the week and is ideal for someone balancing study or other commitments.

Qualifications

• Relevant accounting, finance, or business qualification, or currently working towards one.
• Experience supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, and financial reporting.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets.
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, education or publicly funded environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and payroll-related schedules.
• Assist with month-end reporting and preparation of management reports.
• Support annual budgeting and reforecasting activities.
• Prepare budget reports and maintain budgeting models and spreadsheets.
• Produce recurring financial reports and analyse financial data.
• Coordinate audit documentation and support annual audit activities.
• Support finance systems administration and process improvements.
• Provide support across the finance team during month-end, budgeting, and year-end periods.

Skills

Month-end support

Reconciliations

Journals

Excel skills

Accounting software

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Accounting qualification or in progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Accounting software

Job description

English Language Partners New Zealand (ELPNZ) is a national not-for-profit organisation working with adult learners from refugee and migrant background. Operating in 21 locations throughout the country, we deliver English language tuition and settlement support to adults through a range of services. We are a NZQA Category 1 provider, and our activities are primarily funded by the Tertiary Education Commission. Our national office is in Wellington.

Who you are

You are a detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working with data, systems, and processes to ensure financial information is accurate, reliable, and delivered on time.

You bring experience supporting accounting and finance functions, including reconciliations, journals, reporting, and financial administration. You are confident using accounting systems and Excel, and enjoy investigating discrepancies, improving processes, and working with financial data to support informed decision-making.

People describe you as organised, proactive, and solutions-focused. You build positive working relationships, communicate clearly, and enjoy working collaboratively to achieve shared goals and contribute to organisational success.

This is a Wellington-based, part-time role working 22.5 hours per week. We offer flexibility in how those hours are worked across the week, making it a great opportunity for someone balancing study, family commitments, or other interests alongside their career.

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting month-end processes, including reconciliations, journals, and payroll-related schedules
• Assisting with month-end reporting and preparation of management reports
• Supporting annual budgeting and reforecasting activities
• Preparing budget reports and maintaining budgeting models and spreadsheets
• Producing recurring financial reports and analysing financial data
• Coordinating audit documentation and supporting annual audit activities
• Supporting finance systems administration and process improvements
• Providing support across the finance team during month-end, budgeting, and year-end periods

Is this you?

• Relevant accounting, finance, or business qualification, or currently working towards one
• Experience supporting month-end processes, reconciliations, journals, and financial reporting
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with financial data and spreadsheets
• Experience using accounting software and Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• A collaborative approach with strong communication skills and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Experience working in a not-for-profit, education or publicly funded environment is desirable

What we offer

ELPNZ is a friendly and inclusive workplace with a culture of continuous improvement. It is a place where your own potential will be nurtured as you work alongside a passionate and talented group of educators and leaders committed to helping former refugees and migrants learn English and effectively settle in New Zealand.

Job Description:

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Applicants for this position should have the right to work in New Zealand and are currently residing here – NZ citizenship, permanent residency or a valid NZ work visa and be residing in New Zealand.