Chandler Macleod NZ Looking for Assistant Accountant at East Tamaki, Auckland, New Zealand Full Time

Ready for a new challenge? Our client is a leader in their field and is looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join their team. We are looking for someone who has strong experience as an Assistant Accountant, has excellent relationship building skills, is an articulate communicator with a confident and professional personality. High work ethic, attention to detail and an ability to work independently and show a high level of initiative is key in this role.

About The Role – Atu Mo Te Mahi

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will work closely alongside the wider business units and finance teams to ensure the completion of monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial tasks are completed on time. Onsite training will be provided.

Key tasks and accountabilities:

• Assist with month end process and balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with the group month end timetables, accounting standards, company policies and statutory requirements.
• Daily bank reconciliations
• Collaborate with the commercial team and the operation team and ensure the financial reporting deadlines are met
• Assist with the operational team for reviewing and process the WIP
• Assist with Accounts Payable team and Payroll team with the payment review
• Stock pricing changes and stock count
• Managing staff credit cards, expense claim
• Continuous improvement to systems, templates to support operations
• And other ad hoc tasks

About you – Pehea koe

• Minimum 2 yrs proven experience in Assistant Accountant role
• Strong understanding of Financial Accounting, Bookkeeping and Accounting skills
• Experience with Oracle/JDE
• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal
• High attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel
• Ability to work independently and have strong initiative
• Ability to work in a fast-changing environment and co-operatively
• Excellent time management skills, with proven ability to set/handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Methodical and remains calm under pressure
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential (written & verbal)
• Pathway to your CA or CPA qualification,