Assistant Accountant

About the role

Menon & Associates is looking for an experienced Accountant to join our friendly and supportive team in Three Kings, Auckland.

This is a full-time position within a busy accounting practice. You will be responsible for managing compliance work for a diverse client base, including preparing GST returns, annual financial statements and income tax returns.

The role is fast-paced, deadline-driven and involves managing a high volume of work. The successful applicant must be able to work accurately and independently while handling competing priorities and meeting strict filing deadlines.

Key responsibilities

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing annual financial statements for companies, trusts, partnerships, sole traders and rental property owners
• Preparing and filing income tax returns
• Preparing, reviewing and filing GST returns
• Processing and reviewing clients’ accounting records
• Completing bank, loan and balance-sheet reconciliations
• Preparing tax adjustments and supporting workpapers
• Ensuring client records comply with New Zealand accounting and taxation requirements
• Communicating with clients to obtain information and resolve accounting queries
• Liaising with Inland Revenue when required
• Managing assigned jobs and meeting statutory filing deadlines
• Providing support and guidance to junior accounting staff when required

What we’re looking for

The ideal candidate will have:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related field
• At least two years of relevant accounting experience preferably in an accounting firm in New Zealand
• Proven experience in preparing annual financial statement, income tax and GST returns
• Proficiency in Xero and MYOB
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and compliance requirements
• Strong organisational and time-managementt skills
• Ability to prioritise task and meet deadlines
• Ability to work independently and perform effectively under time pressure
• Excellent communication and client management skills

What we offer

At Menon & Associates, we are committed to providing a welcoming, supportive and inclusive workplace.

We offer:

• Competitive salary
• Permanent full-time position
• Friendly and multicultural team environment
• Exposure to a diverse range of clients and industries
• Opportunities to develop your technical and client-management skills
• A supportive workplace with opportunities for professional development

If you have accounting-practice experience, strong technical knowledge and the ability to manage a demanding compliance workload, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply through SEEK with your CV and a brief cover letter.