Audit & Assurance Graduate (Feb 2027)

Collaw; Auckland; On-site; NZD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Auckland City ACE MARKETS LIMITED is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance and analysis in Auckland.

You will prepare statements, reconcile ledgers, process journal entries, assist GST returns, and contribute to budgets and forecasts.

This permanent full-time role offers growth in a collaborative finance team with a strong emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.
• Knowledge of New Zealand GST and taxation requirements.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or similar systems.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow reports.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records.
• Prepare and process journal entries, accruals and adjustments in accordance with accounting principles.
• Assist in preparing GST returns, tax calculations and other financial compliance reports.
• Analyse financial data, identify discrepancies and provide recommendations to improve financial accuracy.
• Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts and management reports.
• Monitor accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations and financial adjustments.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing financial documents and supporting schedules.
• Ensure accounting procedures comply with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and company policies.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Junior Accountant

Auckland City ACE MARKETS LIMITED

Job Description

Company Overview

Excellent opportunity to join a successful and well-established Auckland based company and become a part of a great team.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Junior Accountant to assist with financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance and financial analysis. The successful candidate will support the preparation of accurate financial records and reports, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards and New Zealand regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• 1. Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, profit and loss statements and cash flow reports.


• 2. Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accurate financial records.


• 3. Prepare and process journal entries, accruals and adjustments in accordance with accounting principles.


• 4. Assist in preparing GST returns, tax calculations and other financial compliance reports.


• 5. Analyse financial data, identify discrepancies and provide recommendations to improve financial accuracy.


• 6. Assist in preparing budgets, financial forecasts and management reports.


• 7. Monitor accounts payable and receivable, ensuring transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled.


• 8. Support month-end and year-end closing procedures, including account reconciliations and financial adjustments.


• 9. Assist with internal and external audits by preparing financial documents and supporting schedules.


• 10. Ensure accounting procedures comply with relevant financial regulations, accounting standards and company policies.

Job requirement: applicant must meet following requirement to apply for this job

• A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.


• Understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting standards.


• Knowledge of New Zealand GST and taxation requirements.


• Proficiency in accounting software such as Xero, MYOB or similar systems.


• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.


• Good communication and organisational skills.


• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a finance team.

Primary address of work: Auckland
Vacancy number: 1
Employment type: Permanent full time
Minimum hours per week: 30 Hours
Maximum hours per week: 40 Hours
Minimum hourly rate (low salary range): $29/hour
Maximum hourly rate (high salary range): $40/hour