Finance & Administration Assistant

Discover Waitomo; Ōtorohanga; On-site; NZD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Discover Waitomo, part of Tourism Holdings Limited, is seeking a Finance & Administration Assistant to join our Waitomo team on a part-time permanent basis. 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 attention to detail, initiative and strong relationships will make a real difference.

Qualifications

• Two to three years’ experience in accounts payable, finance administration or similar.
• Experience with financial processing, reconciliations and month-end activities.
• Knowledge of GST and FBT would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices, creditor payments and account queries accurately.
• 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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication

Education

Accounting or finance qualification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance

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.