Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant - Green Cross Health

We are looking for a team focused, enthusiastic, hardworking Assistant Accountant to join our finance team.

• Fun and Vibrant Environment.
• Develop you accounting career within a supportive team.
• Permanent Full Time Position - 40 Hours per week
• One of New Zealand's leading primary health organisations

Green Cross Health is one of New Zealand's leading primary health care organisations. We are united by our values, which are caring for the community, looking after each other, working together and doing the right thing. With over 5,000 employees around New Zealand, we are committed to providing the best support, care and advice to our communities.

About the Position and You:

Reporting to the Finance Manager - Pharmacy, this role is responsible for providing quality financial and management accounting services across our pharmacy entities. You will partner closely with operational stakeholders to deliver accurate financial reporting, support compliance obligations, and provide insights that contribute to business performance and decision-making.

Your primary responsibilities include:

• Prepare and analyse monthly management accounts for pharmacy entities
• Provide financial commentary, insights, and performance analysis to stakeholders
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely monthly reporting
• Support year-end financial reporting and external audit processes
• Assist with taxation compliance, including GST, FBT, RWT, and other statutory obligations
• Maintain and manage fixed asset registers
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities
• Build effective relationships with pharmacy teams and business leaders, providing responsive financial support and advice
• Support insurance administration and other finance-related projects as required

This is a Permanent Full Time Position working 40 hours per week across Monday to Friday in our Ellerslie based office.

Do you have what we are looking for?

• Tertiary qualified and studying towards a professional qualification
• At least two years of accounting experience in a similar role
• Finance systems experience - Xero will be advantageous
• Strong communication skills - both written and verbal
• Advanced excel skills
• Detail oriented - ability to complete tasks with high accuracy levels
• Highly results-driven and performance orientated
• Demonstrated ability to work to deadlines, and flex when these move
• Flexibility and adaptability in order to work under pressure and meet short- and long-term deadlines.

Apply online by using the Apply Now button below.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit.