Assistant Accountant (contract)

Consult Recruitment - Accounting and Finance; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 80,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 1 day WFH per week

Parking on site

Clear progression pathways

Mentorship from Manager & CFO

Job summary

Consult Recruitment - Accounting and Finance is seeking an Assistant Accountant for a 3-month contract in Auckland. The role involves delivering P&L for several entities, managing assets and reconciliations, and assisting with AP processing. There is 1 day of work-from-home per week.

The ideal candidate will have core accounting experience, strong Excel skills, and an interest in leveraging AI tools to automate workflows within a lean environment.

Qualifications

• Proven background in core accounting and financial reporting.
• Ability to prepare P&L for multiple entities and analyze variances.
• Strong Excel skills with proficiency in advanced functions and data queries.

Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate P&L statements for multiple businesses.
• Manage fixed asset registers, balance sheet, and bank reconciliations.
• Review daily accounts payable batches and approve disbursements.
• Support AI workflow automation initiatives and other process improvements.

Skills

P&L preparation

Variance analysis

Advanced Excel

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Power Query

Job description

About the Company

A strong brand name who work closely with the building industry who have operations across New Zealand. They are looking for a strong Assistant Accountant who is both willing and able to learn and drive improvements as they uplift their finance function.

About the Role

This initial 3-month contract ensures critical financial continuity across peak trading periods while they search for the right permanent appointment. Offering $70,000–$80,000 pro-rata and 1 day WFH flexibility, this role provides immediate commercial impact and exposure to AI automation projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate Profit & Loss statements for multiple businesses


• Manage fixed asset registers, balance sheet, and bank account reconciliations.


• Review daily accounts payable batches and authorise financial disbursements.


• Longer term the role will be helping with AI workflow automation initiatives. and other process improvements.

So Who Are You And What Is Your Profile?

This role would ideally suit someone potentially with a few papers left before qualification looking to round out their commercial and systems skills with broad exposure.

• Proven background in core accounting, P&L preparation, and variance analysis.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel proficiency, including practical expertise using LOOKUP's and ideally Power Query.


• High-calibre communication skills to partner with senior operational and finance leaders.


• Genuine interest in leveraging AI tools and automated financial workflow solutions.


• Agile and self-directed, ready to deliver results within a lean commercial environment.

Benefits

• $70,000 - $80,000 pro-rata on an hourly rate


• Hybrid working model offering 1 day WFH per week longer term once settled.


• Clear progression pathways to absorb higher-level commercial and strategic reporting.


• Direct mentorship from your Manager and Chief Financial Officer.


• Parking on site


• Agile, supportive team culture operating with a well known brand.

Step into a highly commercial role where you can own the numbers and drive system innovation

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply