Assistant Accountant: Month-End, Reconciliations & Analysis

Qjumpers; Hawke's Bay; On-site; NZD 68,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

EIT is seeking a full-time Assistant Accountant based in Hawke's Bay, commencing January 2027, to join the Finance Team. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial services and collaborating with stakeholders to support decision-making and process improvement.

Key duties include month-end journals, reconciliations, asset registers, year-end reporting and budgeting support, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals and financial reports.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and financial controls.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with financial systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills and meeting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing month-end journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Completing balance sheet reconciliations and investigating variances.
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing asset transactions.
• Assisting with year-end financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Supporting preparation of management reports and financial analysis.
• Assisting with annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Providing support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable.
• Ensuring financial records are accurate and compliant with policies.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements within Finance.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Financial systems

Job description

EIT is seeking a full-time Assistant Accountant based in Hawke's Bay, commencing January 2027, to join the Finance Team. The role focuses on ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial services and collaborating with stakeholders to support decision-making and process improvement.

Key duties include month-end journals, reconciliations, asset registers, year-end reporting and budgeting support, with a strong emphasis on accuracy, confidentiality and cross-functional collaboration.