Assistant Accountant
Location: Christchurch, Canterbury
Job Type: Full time
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 per year
Fantastic broad Assistant Accountant opportunity!
Build on your finance experience in a varied, hands-on role
Take ownership of a broad range of finance responsibilities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join a busy and supportive finance team. You will be involved across both transactional and management accounting tasks, making this a great role for someone who enjoys variety and wants to keep developing their finance skillset.
Working closely with experienced finance leaders, you will support day-to-day financial operations while also assisting with reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, forecasting, and wider accounting tasks.
Key responsibilities will include:
Assisting with month-end processes, journals, reconciliations, and reporting
Supporting accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, receipting, reconciliations, and debtor follow-up
Working with contracts and financial information, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail
Assisting with GST, FBT, and PAYE
Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting processes
Helping prepare financial reports and analysis for internal stakeholders
Completing bank reconciliations and assisting with cash flow forecasting
Using Xero, Excel, and some Power BI for reporting and analysis
Supporting audit preparation, year-end processes, and wider finance tasks as required
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Accounting qualifications or equivalent practical experience
A minimum of 2 years’ recent experience in a similar finance or accounting role
Strong experience using accounting software and confidence working with Excel
Good attention to detail and the ability to work accurately with financial information
A positive, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider finance function
How to apply?
If this sounds like you and aligns with your background we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Lucy Rule at Graham Consulting at lucy@grahamconsulting.co.nz to register your interest.
Please note that all applications are reviewed but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you have any questions about your application please feel free to call or email the consultant whose details are listed on the advertisement.