<p><strong>The Company</strong><br />We're working with a long-established and community-focused organization that plays a vital role in delivering essential services across multiple regions. With a broad portfolio spanning infrastructure, energy solutions, and technology services, this is a business grounded in purpose and growth.</p><p>Following continued expansion and evolving operational needs, they're now looking to appoint a motivated and detail-driven <strong>Assistant Accountant</strong> to support their group finance function.</p><p><strong>The Role</strong> <br />This is a <strong>newly created position</strong>, offering genuine scope to grow your skills and shape your path within a high-performing team. You'll work alongside experienced professionals across the wider finance function. Core responsibilities:</p><p><strong>Accounting &amp; Reporting (50%)</strong></p><ul><li>Month-end journals and reconciliations</li><li>Work-in-progress (WIP) reporting to support group cashflow forecasts</li><li>Assist with GST and FBT (on a substantial fleet)</li><li>Contribute to year-end audit prep and financial schedules</li></ul><p><strong>AP/AR Oversight (50%)</strong></p><ul><li>Partner with AP Team Lead to oversee transactional processing</li><li>Manage monthly billing schedules and respond to internal queries</li><li>Support overall efficiency and accuracy across the procure-to-pay cycle</li></ul><p><br /><strong>Who We're Looking For</strong> <br />This role is tailor-made for a capable and ambitious Assistant Accountant ready to step into a more dynamic and broad-ranging opportunity. We're looking for someone who:</p><ul><li>Is studying toward CA or CPA (ideally 2-3 papers left)</li><li>Brings experience in larger or fast-paced environments</li><li>Is analytical and curious, not just process-focused</li><li>Has strong attention to detail but can also see the bigger picture</li><li>Shows initiative and drive - someone who wants to add value, not just do the job</li><li>Wants to grow, not plateau</li></ul><p><br /><strong>How to apply</strong><br />Please send your resume in <strong>Microsoft Word</strong> format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact <strong>Vinze Quines</strong> or <strong>Tanya Beets</strong> in our Auckland office on <strong>09-915-6700.</strong></p><p><br /><strong><span style="text-decoration: underline;">Job Reference No: 06900-0013301727</span></strong></p><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice:</em> <em><a href="https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement&amp;data=05|01|[email protected]|2df93a725f1c43601e5308daa1051e08|16532572d5674d678727f12f7bb6aed3|0|0|637999340615419831|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&amp;sdata=cIixo6zjvDZ9MDPYy+jEU0wsYA/yRNDEHRQ4pRKx8Eg=&amp;reserved=0">https://www.roberthalf.co.nz/privacy-statement</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/dmluemUucXVpbmVzLjI0NTE0LjEwOTE4QHJoaW56LmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">