Assistant Accountant

The Role
This is a 3–6 month fixed-term opportunity starting immediately. You will play a key hands-on role supporting the finance function with a strong focus on balance sheet integrity, foreign exchange, and end-to-end fixed asset processes. The position is based in East Tamaki with a hybrid working arrangement (3 days in the office, 2 days from home).

The Company
Well-established industrial manufacturing and distribution business with a strong presence across New Zealand. 

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end Fixed Asset Management
• Balance Sheet and General Ledger reconciliations
• Purchasing and managing foreign exchange
• Liaising with the business on FX forecasts and cashflow
• Managing all payment and stock reconciliations for NZ import stock
• Vendor payments and vendor reconciliations
• Intercompany transactions and allocations
• Managing the treasury system and banking
• Business cost analysis
• Responding to training needs and business queries
• Supporting month-end and year-end close, reporting, and audit processes
• Preparing journals and accruals
• Ad-hoc accounting and project work as required

About You To be successful in this role you will need:

• Start immediately
• Experience with General Ledger reconciliations
• Solid foreign exchange experience
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation experience
• A practical, accurate, and organised approach to accounting
• The ability to work independently and prioritise in a busy environment
• Excellent communication skills to liaise with internal stakeholders and external parties
• Full, existing unrestricted working rights for New Zealand

Ready for your next challenge?
Apply now via SEEK and take the next step in your career. To find out more, contact Alastair McLae [email protected] call [021 191 4157](tel:021 191 4157) or contact Georgia Robb [email protected] call [021 390 689](tel:021 390 689)

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