Assistant Accountant

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Helloworld Travel currently employs people across Australia, New Zealand, Fiji and Greece. Through this talented group of people, the company supports an extensive network of travel agencies.

Working at Helloworld Travel is dynamic, fast-paced and rewarding. Whether you work in retail, wholesale, shared services, tour operations, logistics, our DMC brands, or air tickets consolidation, you will be supporting a business whose goal is to make sure our customer's travel journeys are memorable.

About the Role:

The Assistant Accountant supports the New Zealand finance team with accurate and timely transaction processing, month-end activities, reconciliations and financial reporting. The role works closely with the Financial Accountant and wider business to maintain reliable financial records, strengthen controls and deliver responsive finance support.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities

As the new Assistant Accountant for NZ, your duties and responsibilities will include accountabilities such as:

• Financial Accounting and Reporting.

• Prepare bank, credit card and general ledger reconciliations. Process prepayments, accruals and other month-end journals. Assist with maintaining the fixed asset register and supporting schedules. Investigate reconciling items and escalate unresolved variances. Support preparation of monthly profit and loss reports, balance sheet reconciliations and audit requests.

• Accounts Support.

• Assist with supplier and employee expense queries, coding and cost allocations. Liaise with Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams to resolve transaction issues. Maintain complete and accurate supporting documentation for assigned accounts and processes.

• Business Excellence.

• Deliver assigned month-end tasks within agreed deadlines. Maintain up-to-date procedures and checklists. Identify opportunities to improve process efficiency, data quality and financial controls. Provide timely support for ad hoc reporting and finance projects.

• Business Insights.

• Assist with analysis of financial and operational data, including investigation of budget and prior-period variances. Provide accurate information to key stakeholders and contribute to clear, practical reporting.

• Employee Experience.

• Work collaboratively across the New Zealand and Group finance teams. Demonstrate the company values, take accountability for agreed deliverables and contribute to a respectful, high-performing culture.

Key Performance Indicators

• Assigned month-end tasks completed accurately and within the agreed timetable
• Bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations completed on time, with reconciling items investigated and resolved promptly
• Accurate journals and complete supporting documentation maintained
• Timely and professional responses to finance queries and ad hoc reporting requests
• Compliance with company policies, procedures and internal controls
• Current written procedures maintained for all recurring responsibilities
• Demonstrable improvements in process efficiency and data accuracy

About You

In order to be successful for this role, the ideal candidate will bring:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, commerce or a related discipline

• Working towards CA ANZ, CPA Australia or an equivalent professional qualification is desirable

• 1-3 years of relevant accounting or finance experience, ideally in a high-volume transactional environment

  Practical experience with general ledger transactions and account reconciliations

  Strong attention to detail, organisation and ability to meet deadlines

  Sound Microsoft Excel skills and confidence learning finance systems

  Clear written and verbal communication skills

  Proactive, collaborative and willing to assist with ad hoc requirements

Helloworld Travel Employee Benefits:

• The opportunity to work for an industry leader
• A vibrant and energetic work environment
• Access to exclusive travel discounts
• Career progression and development opportunities

Other Considerations:

Helloworld Travel is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate workplace discrimination, bullying or harassment. As a people leader, you will ensure that you uphold our values, demonstrate strong leadership, and foster an environment that values diversity and opportunity.

Please note the successful applicant will be required to undergo a police check as part of our recruitment process.