Assistant Accountant – Finance & Reporting

St John of God Hauora Trust; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Boost employee discount scheme

EAP Services

Wellbeing program

Learning and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

St John of God Hauora Trust in Christchurch, South Island, is seeking an organised accounting support professional to join the finance team. You will manage AP activities, assist with month-end processes, and contribute to financial reporting and budgeting.

The role supports auditors and drives process improvements across the organisation. Ideal candidates hold a relevant accounting qualification, with experience in AP, reconciliations, and asset management, and a strong eye for detail.

Qualifications

• A relevant diploma or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related discipline.
• Applications are welcomed from recent graduates, as well as candidates with previous accounting or finance experience.
• Experience with accounts payable, reconciliations, month-end processes, financial reporting, or fixed asset management would be advantageous.
• Experience using accounting or enterprise software, or the ability to quickly learn new systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice processing, coding, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end processes through preparation of journals, accruals, prepayments, reconciliations, and financial analysis.
• Assist with financial and management reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and expenditure analysis.
• Maintain fixed asset records and support capital expenditure monitoring.
• Contribute to audit preparation, financial compliance activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide professional and timely finance support to managers and employees across the organisation.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Education

Diploma in Accounting/related

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

St John of God Hauora Trust in Christchurch, South Island, is seeking an organised accounting support professional to join the finance team. You will manage AP activities, assist with month-end processes, and contribute to financial reporting and budgeting.

The role supports auditors and drives process improvements across the organisation. Ideal candidates hold a relevant accounting qualification, with experience in AP, reconciliations, and asset management, and a strong eye for detail.