Finance - Assistant Accountant

Viridian NZ; Howick; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridian NZ is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join the Auckland Finance Team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate to start their accounting career and gain hands-on experience.

You will manage accounts payable queries, process supplier invoices, reconcile statements and support month-end reporting, working closely with the Financial Accountant. A focus on accuracy and teamwork is essential, with SAP and Excel proficiency valued.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable queries from the business, branches and suppliers, including freight and customs charges. Creation of purchase requisitions and orders for head office as required
• Process supplier invoices, purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements, invoices, bank transactions and business credit cards
• Assist with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month end reporting
• Work with the Financial Accountant to prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Daily reconciliation of the bank statement and clearing of non- customer receipt transactions in SAP
• Business credit card reconciliation and processing
• Assist with FBT, GST Returns and prepare weekly/monthly payment runs
• Assist in the preparation and management of the daily cash forecast
• Provide general finance support and assist with other duties as required

Skills

Accounts payable

Excel

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

SAP

Job description

We Love Glass!

At Viridian, we are part of the whole glass process. From manufacturing the material through to installing and watching our glass come to life. Which is why our love of glass flows through everything we do.

Today, we are one of the largest glass supplier and manufacturer in Australia and New Zealand. We have built our business around celebrating glass with passion. Why? Because we know that natural light creates healthier, happier and more connected spaces. This excites and inspires us, and we want to share it with the world.

We believe commitment to safety and excellence is fundamental. We achieve success through innovation, technology and dedication to our customers.

The opportunity!

We’re looking for an Assistant Accountant to join our Auckland Finance Team. This is a great opportunity for a recent graduate looking to start their accounting career and gain hands on experience!

What you're there to do:

• Manage accounts payable queries from the business, branches and suppliers, including freight and customs charges. Creation of purchase requisitions and orders for head office as required
• Process supplier invoices, purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and on time
• Reconcile supplier statements, invoices, bank transactions and business credit cards
• Assist with month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations
• Assist with month end reporting
• Work with the Financial Accountant to prepare reconciliations for balance sheet accounts
• Daily reconciliation of the bank statement and clearing of non- customer receipt transactions in SAP
• Business credit card reconciliation and processing
• Assist with FBT, GST Returns and prepare weekly/monthly payment runs
• Assist in the preparation and management of the daily cash forecast
• Provide general finance support and assist with other duties as required

Skills & experience you'll bring:

• Previous experience in accounts payable or a similar finance role
• Experience with SAP is preferred
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work efficiently and collaboratively within a team

Viridian has a strong commitment to workplace, health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol screening before a formal offer is made.