Group Assistant Accountant

Industry Growth Partners; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Industry Growth Partners (IGP) is seeking a Group Assistant Accountant to support the Group Finance Manager across multiple entities. You will help with intercompany reconciliations, group consolidation, and month-end reporting, while allocating shared overheads and processing post month-end journals.

You will bring 2+ years of accounting experience, a relevant accounting degree, and solid Excel skills. The role requires strong attention to detail, ERP experience (Orion/Xero), and the ability to

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounting experience.
• Degree in Accounting or equivalent.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excel skills (intermediate to advanced).
• Experience with Orion, Xero or similar ERP.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Ability to manage competing priorities across multiple entities.

Responsibilities

• Managing intercompany reconciliations
• Assisting with group consolidation and month-end reporting
• Allocation of shared overheads accurately across locations and business units
• Journal entries of post month end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation
• Maintaining fixed asset registers across multiple entities
• Reconciling group bank accounts and balance sheet items
• Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes
• Credit control monitoring debtors and assisting across the group
• Assisting with preparing and filing GST, FBT for multi entities
• Oversee and support subsidiary processing and coding of accounts payable and receivables

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Multi-entity experience

Education

Accounting degree or equivalent

Tools

Orion

Xero

Job description

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As our Group Assistant Accountant, you'll work closely with the Group Finance Manager to support the financial operations of several companies within the group. No two days will be the same, and you'll gain valuable experience across a range of industries while contributing to the continued success of the business.

Key responsibilities

Managing intercompany reconciliations

Assisting with group consolidation and month-end reporting

Allocation of shared overheads accurately across locations and business units

Journal entries of post month end journals, including accruals, prepayments and depreciation

Maintaining fixed asset registers across multiple entities

Reconciling group bank accounts and balance sheet items

Supporting accounts payable and accounts receivable processes

Credit control monitoring debtors and assisting across the group

Assisting with preparing and filing GST, FBT for multi entities

Oversee and support subsidiary processing and coding of accounts payable and receivables

About you

2+ years' accounting experience

A relevant degree in Accounting, qualification or solid equivalent hands-on experience

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills

Experience using accounting and ERP software such as Orion, Xero or similar

Excellent communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to manage competing priorities and work across multiple entities

About us

Industry Growth Partners (IGP) is the parent company behind a diverse group of businesses operating across engineering, heavy diesel and transport compliance.