28 October 2025
Senior Assistant Accountant
October 28, 2025
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This is a well-established, New Zealand-owned business with deep roots and a strong reputation in their sector. The business is entering an exciting phase of growth, and backed by leadership that values efficiency, loyalty, and long-term thinking. They offer a grounded, collaborative environment where people stay long term, and where contributions are genuinely appreciated.
About the Role
This full-time, office-based role is a key support position to the Finance Manager, offering the opportunity to step into a trusted, second-in-command role. It’s well-suited to someone who enjoys being close to the operations and is keen to improve systems, streamline processes, and contribute to the company’s next phase of growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Automate and streamline the Accounts Payable function, transitioning away from manual Excel-based processes
- Reconcile supplier statements, prepare payment runs, and manage invoice workflows
- Own month-end duties including journals, accruals, prepayments, and fixed assets
- Prepare and maintain balance sheet reconciliations and ensure general ledger accuracy
- Support budgeting and forecasting processes alongside the Finance & Admin Manager
- Build and maintain financial reports and dashboards to support commercial decision-making
- Provide cover and leadership support in the absence of the Finance Manager
You’re an experienced accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on, team-oriented environment. You bring strong technical accounting knowledge, with confidence across payables, month-end, reconciliations, and reporting. You’re comfortable with systems (NetSuite experience is great but not essential), naturally proactive, and bring a sharp eye for improving processes. Most importantly, you’re someone who can be trusted to get things done, communicate clearly, and stay the course.
You’ll be joining a successful business where your contribution is seen and valued. Enjoy free parking or a public transport allowance, plus healthcare benefits that support your wellbeing. You’ll work alongside a supportive, down-to-earth finance leader in a role with real influence, where your experience will shape better systems and a more efficient future.
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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.
- Trusted second-in-command in a stable and supportive finance team
- Drive real change by leading automation and process improvement
- Great perks including healthcare, free parking or public transport allowance
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