Assistant Accountant: Hands-On Month-End & Payroll

Cuthbert Stewart Ltd; Maungakiekie-Tāmaki; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cuthbert Stewart Ltd is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Auckland-based Finance team. This hands-on role offers exposure to month-end processes, reporting, supplier payments and payroll, with scope to grow and take on more responsibility.

Based in Mt Wellington, you’ll work closely with the Finance team to improve processes, support audits and contribute to broader financial analysis. NZ Diploma in Accounting or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• NZ Diploma in Accounting or equivalent is required.
• Sound understanding of accounting principles and NZ accounting practices.
• Proficiency with Excel and ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Experience with accounting and payroll systems; Pronto/iPayroll is advantageous.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to prioritise deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist with month-end processing and general accounting activities to support accurate and timely reporting.
• Prepare weekly and monthly sales reports and monthly rebate payments.
• Process supplier invoices and payments, investigate discrepancies and respond to supplier queries.
• Prepare invoices for non-sales-related on-charges.
• Prepare bank and FX supplier account reconciliations, investigate variances and assist with financial analysis.
• Process fortnightly payroll and provide backup support for the monthly payroll.
• Support Finance projects and identify opportunities to improve processes and ways of working.
• Collate supporting records and prepare responses for routine audit requests.
• Provide general support across the Finance team.

Skills

Accounting principles

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Payroll systems

Pronto

iPayroll

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

NZ Diploma in Accounting or equivalent

Tools

Pronto

iPayroll

Excel

Job description

Cuthbert Stewart Ltd is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Auckland-based Finance team. This hands-on role offers exposure to month-end processes, reporting, supplier payments and payroll, with scope to grow and take on more responsibility.

Based in Mt Wellington, you’ll work closely with the Finance team to improve processes, support audits and contribute to broader financial analysis. NZ Diploma in Accounting or equivalent is required.