Graduate Programme 2028: Launch Your Accounting Career

Centro Escolar University; 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, GST compliance, and general accounting operations in Auckland. The role suits a detail-oriented, proactive finance professional.

You will assist in preparing financial statements, reconciling ledgers, posting journal entries, accruals, and GST returns, while ensuring NZ regulatory adherence. Join a collaborative team with room to grow in a permanent, full-time position and contribute to accurate

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Knowledge of New Zealand GST and taxation requirements.
• Proficiency in Xero or MYOB and related accounting software.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Good communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial statements, including balance sheets, P&L and cash flow reports.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Prepare and process journal entries, accruals and adjustments.
• Assist GST returns and tax calculations.
• Analyze financial data and provide recommendations for accuracy.
• Assist in budgets, forecasts and management reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

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

• 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.

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