Graduate Junior Accountant - Financial Reporting & GST

Mercury; 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. The role involves helping prepare accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with NZ regulations.

You will assist with GST, budgets, month-end close and audits, working within a finance team to maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.

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 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

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Xero

MYOB

Job description

Auckland City ACE MARKETS LIMITED is seeking a Junior Accountant to support financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance and analysis. The role involves helping prepare accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with NZ regulations.

You will assist with GST, budgets, month-end close and audits, working within a finance team to maintain high standards of accuracy and timeliness.