Assistant Accountant

Summary about this job

Detail information about job Assistant Accountant. Terms and conditions vacancy

• Exciting Opportunity for an Assistant Accountant!
• Full Time, Permanent Role
• Wellington CBD Location

Work for this successful NZ Company and be well remunerated in a diverse role with great opportunities.

Your new company
This well-established and well-known private company across New Zealand is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join the Wellington office. This is a full time, permanent role.

Your new role
Financial management and reporting; manage the processing of all contract and other income. Ensure the financial and business related legislative compliances are met including: income tax return, GST, RWT, FBT returns and TAANZ Annual bonding review. Provide timely and robust financial analysis to support business decision-making, develop risk management strategies and processes and have the ability to communicate with “non-accountants”.

What you'll need to succeed
To succeed you’ll need to have experience with Xero Accounting, Microsoft word and have intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel. Additionally, you will have the following professional skills:

• Accounting Qualification and working towards Chartered Accountant status
• At least 3-5 years solid experience in an accounting role
• Proven ability with accounting, financial tax requirements (e.g. preparation of tax returns)
• Confident working with Xero Accounting software
• Confident with computers, in particular, working with finance systems/databases and proficient at Excel (essential)
• The ability to communicate accounting processes to “non-accountants”
• Strong time management skills and the ability to work to pressured timeframes
• Excellent communications skills, both written and verbal

The ideal candidate will also be committed to excellence, self-motivated and have excellent interpersonal skills.

What you'll get in return

• This company believes in the happiness of its employees.
• Work life balance and flexible hours
• You will have the opportunity to work in a fun and dynamic environment within an organisation who values its people and believes in work life balance.
• Well remunerated.
• Plenty room for progression

What you need to do now
If this role sounds like you or someone you may know, please contact Sarah Croke or Aleesha Mehta on 04 471 4490 or email an up to date copy of your resume to [email protected] for further information. If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact me for a confidential discussion on your career.