Assistant Accountant

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Whitford; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

WM New Zealand is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join a large Joint Venture operation in Whitford, Southeast Auckland, near Beachlands/Flat Bush. The role focuses on owning accounting functions, month-end processes, and JV reporting within a small team.

Reporting to the Joint Venture Manager, you will oversee transactions, invoicing, debtor management, and contribute to process improvements while upskilling across the business. NZ residency or visa required.

Qualifications

• Accounting or finance background with a minimum of five years’ work experience, ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines.
• JDE/ ACCESS system experience is preferred.
• Strong data modelling and analysis skills.
• Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems.
• Excellent time management and commercial skills.
• Good communication skills both verbal and written.
• Ability to communicate complex accounting issues to non-accountants.
• Team player with willingness to involve yourself with the wider team, but equally comfortable working autonomously.
• Knowledge of the construction, logistics, or waste industries would be an advantage.
• Interest in learning new systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Review and implement processes and procedures, including robust internal controls.
• Ensure timely and accurate month end reporting, including standardization improvements.
• Oversee recording of transactions, including purchase orders, invoicing, debtor management.
• Assist with weighbridge controls, invoicing, customer setup, reporting, and customer liaison.
• Database management, Toitu sustainability certification, and other management systems.
• Assist with the Joint Venture external reporting, audit requirements, budgeting, and annual tasks as required.
• Support Operational, Commercial & Finance Managers and the wider JV team with variety of general office tasks.

Skills

Accounting background

Data modelling

Data analysis

Time management

Communication skills

Team player

Autonomous work

Waste industry knowledge

Tools

JDE/ACCESS

Job description

Lead one of New Zealand's most complex and strategically important operational assets.

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

Job Description

The role you’ll play.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team operating a large successful Joint Venture Business. Reporting to the Joint Venture Manager this role is primarily responsible for the Joint Venture taking ownership of the accounting functions, particularly around month end processes and deadlines.The varied nature of the role- with in a small dynamic team allows for plenty of opportunity to upskill and gain varied experience across the business.

• Join NZ's leading Sustainability and Waste Management provider
• Location: Whitford, Southeast Auckland, close to Beachlands/ Flat Bush/ Howick.
• Away from Auckland’s congestion, an office in the countryside with free onsite car parking

Key responsibilities will include:

• Review and implement processes and procedures, including robust internalcontrols
• Ensure timely and accurate month end reporting, includingstandardization improvements
• Oversee recording of transactions, including purchase orders, invoicing, debtor management
• Assist with weighbridge controls, Invoicing, customer setup, reporting, and customer liaison
• Database management, Toitu sustainability certification, and other management systems
• Assist with the Joint Venture external reporting, audit requirements, budgeting, and annual tasks as required
• Support Operational, Commercial & Finance Managers and the wider JV team with variety of general office tasks

Qualifications

What you’ll need.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

• An accounting or finance background, with a minimum of five years’ work experience, ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines
• JDE/ ACCESS system experience is preferred.
• Strong data modelling and analysis skills
• Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems
• Excellent time management and commercial skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to communicate complex accounting issues to non-accountants
• Team player with a personality & willingness to involve yourself with the wider team, but equally comfortable working autonomously
• Knowledge of the construction, logistics, or waste industries would be an advantage
• Interest in learning new systems and processes

Additional Information

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.