Assistant Accountant

• The Company This is a well-known New Zealand consumer brand with genuine values at its core not just on the label. A business in strong growth phase, they have the structure and ambition to match. The finance team is close-knit, well-tenured, and has a strong culture of doing things properly. It's a flat structure where everyone rolls up their sleeves you'll report directly to the Company Accountant and have close exposure to the Group Financial Controller, a strong technical operator and fantastic people leader. The Role This role has been deliberately shaped to minimise the repetitive transactional work, the business invests heavily in automation and that direction comes from the top. That frees you up to focus on the work that develops your career. Below is a snapshot of the scope but expect it to grow. Month-end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, budget and forecast support, GST and FBT
• Project work and process improvement as the business continues to grow
• Accounts payable: largely automated, light-touch day-to-day involvement
• Accounts receivable: streamlined with strong systems support
• Payroll support across weekly and fortnightly pay runs
• About You: 3+ years in an Accounts Assistant or similar role
• Manufacturing or FMCG background advantageous
• Strong communicator - comfortable with internal and external stakeholders
• Systems-savvy and genuinely open to automation and AI, NetSuite, Power BI or similar a plus
• CA study underway or interest in pursuing - study leave and support available
• Team-first, good energy, sense of humour - culture fit matters here
• Benefits $75,000 - $90,000 depending on experience
• Mentorship & Discretionary study support
• Discounted Products
• Hybrid working & flexible hours
• Social activities & an excellent team culture

Apply Today Please submit your CV in Microsoft Word format by clicking Apply Now. For a confidential discussion, contact Vinze Quines at Robert Half Auckland on 09 915 6704 Reference Number: 06900-0013539071

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