10 September 2025
Assistant Accountant

 September 10, 2025 
Consult Recruitment NZ > 10 September 2025Assistant Accountant

10 September 2025
Assistant Accountant

About the Company
This well-known New Zealand business has a strong reputation for quality and reliability. With nationwide operations and a supportive culture, they are proud of their long-standing success and commitment to doing things right.

About the Role
Sitting within a Corporate Finance team, you’ll focus on tax compliance, month-end processes, and fixed asset management. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the wider finance team, and support audits, reporting, and process improvements. This role offers variety, responsibility, and the chance to deepen your expertise in GST and financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepare and submit GST and FBT returns, ensuring full compliance.

  • Manage and report on fixed assets.

  • Support monthly journals, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.

  • Assist with external audits and statutory reporting.

  • Contribute to process improvements and financial analysis across the group.

So who are you and what is your profile?
You bring a solid understanding of accounting principles and a particular strength in GST and tax compliance. Experience with fixed assets and financial reporting will set you up for success. You’re confident with Excel, comfortable learning new systems, and have strong attention to detail.  

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.
  • Hybrid work model (after initial training period)
  • Progression supported by training, mentoring, and on-the-job learning.
  • $70K - $80K per annum

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