Assistant Accountant: Growth Path in Finance & Ledger

Laminex New Zealand; Auckland; Sur place; NZD 65 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Laminex New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team in Penrose. This varied role provides exposure to treasury, EFTs, month-end, and compliance, with a focus on accurate financial records and strong controls.

You will work with stakeholders across the business, support continuous improvement, and help deliver timely period-end reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have 2-3 years experience in manufacturing or supply chain accounting and

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting; CPA qualified (or working towards) with 2-3 years' experience in supply chain operations or manufacturing.
• Strong accounting foundations: debits and credits; understand ledger flow.
• Experience managing IFRS 16 lease accounting and related compliance.
• Experience across AP, AR, reconciliations, month-end reporting, or compliance.
• Working knowledge of NZ GST and FBT requirements.

Responsabilités

• Support FX and treasury activities, including hedge documentation and payment processing.
• Process FX supplier invoices, payment runs, reconciliations, accruals and IFRS 16 leases and compliance requirements.
• Prepare and post month-end journals and support timely period-end close activities.
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and depreciation.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and investigate outstanding items.
• Administer P-Cards and employee expense processes to ensure integrity of all claims.
• Assist with GST, FBT, and other statutory compliance requirements.
• Support internal and external audit activities.
• Assist with year-end reporting and close procedures.
• Provide financial support and guidance to stakeholders across the business.
• Contribute to identifying and implementing process improvements.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Advanced Excel

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Formation

Accounting degree

CPA qualified or in progress

Outils

Workday

BPCS/IBS

AssetPro

Description du poste

Laminex New Zealand is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Finance team in Penrose. This varied role provides exposure to treasury, EFTs, month-end, and compliance, with a focus on accurate financial records and strong controls.

You will work with stakeholders across the business, support continuous improvement, and help deliver timely period-end reporting in a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will have 2-3 years experience in manufacturing or supply chain accounting and