Assistant Accountant

The Company
Join a high-performing team of people working together to become the leading distributor supplier of personal care and food products in NZ. At the heart of their collective effort is a culture of care. They care deeply about their people, products, consumers, communities, the environment, and their impact on the world. This company and finance team will see you sitting in a well-supported environment.

The Role
Our client is looking for an Assistant Accountant to join their high-performing finance function and support the team as they go through a high-growth phase. Well organised, with great systems and processes in place, you will get a solid handover for this temp role and gain great exposure to a global business! As the Assistant Accountant, your duties will include, but will not be limited to: 

• Assist in preparing financial statements and reports
• Maintain precise financial records and documentation
• Support month-end and year-end closing procedures
• General ledger maintenance
• Assist with transactions; posting, clearing, and raising invoices
• Assist with GST and FBT
• Assist in budgeting and forecasting processes
• Support and collaborate with the wider finance team on various ad-hoc tasks, as instructed by your manager

About You
Ideally, you will have a tertiary degree in an accounting-related field. You will have at least 2 years of accounting experience and a sound knowledge of accounting principles, software, and Excel – SAP experience is preferred. Strong attention to detail and accuracy are essential, along with excellent time management. You will be a confident communicator and a team player who wants to learn and grow in your accounting career. Importantly, you will have the ability to hit the ground running in a contract role.

If this role is of interest, please APPLY NOW or contact Morgan Schuler at morgans@huntercampbell.co.nz / 0275792286 for a confidential discussion.