Finance & Administration Assistant

Tourism Holdings Limited; New Zealand; On-site; NZD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Tourism Holdings Limited in New Zealand is seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant to join Discover Waitomo on a part-time permanent basis. You will support accounts payable, reconciliations, and reporting while contributing to a busy finance team.

The role focuses on accuracy, initiative, and building strong working relationships with suppliers and colleagues. Experience in Dynamics 365 Finance and Excel is preferred, with binding attention to detail and proactive communication.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in accounts payable or finance administration.
• Experience with financial processing, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Proficiency with Excel and Microsoft 365 suite.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365 (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, creditor payments and account queries accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Process journals, accruals and general ledger transactions.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit and compliance reporting incl. GST/FBT.
• Assist with management reports, schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain finance records within Dynamics 365 and related systems.
• Provide general admin support and maintain procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements and health and safety initiatives.

Skills

Accounts payable

Finance administration

Attention to detail

Written and verbal communication

Education

Accounting, finance or business qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft 365

Job description

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Are you an organised finance professional who enjoys variety, accuracy and supporting a busy team? Discover Waitomo is looking for a Finance & Administration Assistant to join us in Waitomo and help keep our finance function running smoothly on a part-time permanent basis.

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is the world's leading provider of holiday vehicles for rent and sale, operating under various brands across Australia, New Zealand, the USA, and the UK. Our brands include maui, Apollo, Britz, Mighty rentals, and more. We also design motorhomes through Action Manufacturing and create digital products via thl Digital.

About Us:

Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) is one of New Zealand’s leading tourism businesses and Discover Waitomo delivers iconic experiences including the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Aranui Cave and Black Water Rafting. We are proud of our connection to the region, our relationships with mana whenua, and our values of Manaakitanga, Whanaungatanga and Kaitiakitanga.

About the Role:

Reporting to the Commercial Accountant, you will provide accurate and timely finance and administrative support across accounts payable, reconciliations, reporting and general administration. This is a varied role where your attention to detail, initiative and ability to build strong working relationships will make a real difference.

What You’ll Do:

• Process supplier invoices, creditor payments and account queries accurately and on time.
• Reconcile supplier statements, bank accounts and balance sheet accounts.
• Process journals, accruals and general ledger transactions.
• Support month-end, year-end, audit and compliance reporting, including GST and FBT.
• Assist with management reports, supporting schedules and variance analysis.
• Maintain accurate finance records and data within Dynamics 365 and related systems.
• Provide general administration support, prepare documentation and maintain procedures.
• Contribute to process improvements, finance projects and a strong culture of health, safety and wellbeing.

What You’ll Bring:

• Two to three years’ experience in accounts payable, finance administration, accounting support or a similar role.
• Experience with financial processing, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills and confidence using Microsoft 365.
• Strong attention to detail, organisation and written and verbal communication skills.
• A reliable, proactive and solutions-focused approach, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• A relevant accounting, finance or business qualification, or current study towards one, is desirable.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance or a similar ERP, and knowledge of GST and FBT, would be advantageous.

Why Join Us?

• Join a collaborative team within one of New Zealand’s leading tourism businesses.
• Build your finance experience through varied work and development opportunities.
• Enjoy access to unique tourism experiences across the thl network.
• Work in an iconic region with a business that values people, place and community.