08 April 2026
Accounts Assistant



About the Company
This organisation is a well-established professional services firm with a strong nationwide presence. It operates within a specialist financial services environment, offering trusted advice and solutions to clients, with a culture centred on collaboration, accuracy, and high-quality service delivery.

About the Role
This role plays a key part in supporting transactional finance operations, ensuring the accurate processing of client-related financial activities. Working closely with a supportive manager, you will contribute to efficient financial workflows, maintain strong stakeholder relationships, and assist with reporting requirements in a fast-paced, service-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of daily financial transactions with accuracy and efficiency
• Manage client receipting activities and resolve related discrepancies
• Perform regular reconciliations, including transactional and statement reconciliations
• Support the preparation and processing of periodic financial payments
• Assist with handling refunds, disbursements, and general ledger entries
• Maintain accurate and organised financial records and filing systems
• Respond to internal queries and collaborate with stakeholders across the business
• Contribute to month-end processes and reporting requirements 

So who are you and what is your profile?
You hold a degree in accounting with a solid understanding of accounting principles and systems. You have a strong attention to detail and accuracy, paired with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently. Confident using Excel at an intermediate level, you are system savvy and quick to learn new tools. You are a clear and professional communicator with a positive attitude, strong organisational skills, and a proactive, team-oriented approach. Experience within a financial or professional services environment will be beneficial but is not essential.

Take the next step in your accounting career within a collaborative and high-performing environment where your contribution truly matters.

This role is handled by Zoe Lynch at Consult, please click the link below to apply as it helps us manage applications.

Applicants for this position should be currently living in New Zealand & have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application without this. 

Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don’t match the job description criteria exactly. If you’re excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply.