Assistant Accountant — Payroll, AP/AR & Reporting

Manukau Urban Maori Authority; Ōtara-Papatoetoe; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) invites applications for an Assistant Accountant to support financial operations, reporting and day-to-day finance activities across the organisation. You will assist with accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations and monthly close, working with the Finance Manager to deliver timely, accurate information for decision making.

This role is ideal for an organised finance professional who values collaboration, continuous improvement and the

Qualifications

• Essential: Accounting Diploma, Degree or other relevant financial qualification.
• Desirable: Provisional Chartered Accountant status or currently studying towards a Chartered Accountant qualification.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of accounting services and MUMA's financial and management functions.
• Deliver and/or support the processing of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and General Ledger functions to agreed standards and timelines.
• Prepare and support Payroll, PAYE and GST lodgements when required.
• Act as backup for payroll and banking functions, while maintaining appropriate separation of duties between finance roles.
• Manage and respond to operational and financial inboxes, enquiries and payroll queries in a timely manner across MUMA Group entities, redirecting enquiries where appropriate.
• Manage supplier queries, staff reimbursements, court fines, IRD queries, debit and credit card administration and intercompany transactions.
• Support the Financial/Management Accountant and Finance Manager with the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual audits, budget reporting and reconciliations.
• Assist with continuous improvement of financial systems, processes and reporting to streamline workflows, reduce complexity and improve efficiency.
• Report directly to the Finance Manager.

Education

Accounting Diploma, Degree or other relevant financial qualification

Provisional Chartered Accountant status or currently studying towards Chartered Accountant

Job description

Manukau Urban Māori Authority (MUMA) invites applications for an Assistant Accountant to support financial operations, reporting and day-to-day finance activities across the organisation. You will assist with accounts payable and receivable, payroll, reconciliations and monthly close, working with the Finance Manager to deliver timely, accurate information for decision making.

This role is ideal for an organised finance professional who values collaboration, continuous improvement and the