Job title: Assistant Accountant
Job type: Permanent/FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Accountancy
Functional Expertise: Accounting
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 03/09/2025
Job ID: 68823

Job Description

If you're an experienced Assistant Accountant who’s confident in both the day to day finance tasks and supporting month end processes, this could be a really exciting opportunity for you to take the next step in your career with a growing business.

This is a full-time role based in Parnell, where you’ll be the go to finance support for the CFO. It's ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, is naturally curious, and enjoys getting stuck into a bit of everything. While the role is office based, there may be the occasional need to travel to the company’s other site, so having a full NZ driver’s license is essential.

What you’ll be doing:

The role is broad and hands on, with a mix of transactional and reporting work. You'll handle accounts payable and receivable, process payments and receipts, complete reconciliations and help prepare month end reports. You'll also be responsible for GST returns, maintaining fixed asset registers, compiling export documentation and supporting general office operations.

Because the business is growing and evolving, priorities can shift quickly, so you’ll need to be someone who’s flexible, able to pivot when needed, and happy to pitch in to help where it’s needed most.

Here’s a quick overview of your key responsibilities:

  • Process accounts payable and receivable

  • Reconcile supplier statements and prepare payments

  • Process bank and credit card transactions

  • Prepare monthly P&L and balance sheet reconciliations

  • Support monthly and annual financial reporting

  • Maintain the intellectual property and fixed asset registers

  • Prepare and submit GST returns

  • Compile export documentation and maintain travel logs

  • General office admin like managing couriers, kitchen supplies and answering phones

  • Provide support to the MD and CFO across a wide range of business activities

To be successful in the role, you’ll need:

  • Proven experience in a similar Assistant Accountant role

  • Strong knowledge of Excel and ideally experience with SAP B1

  • Strong communication skills

  • A full NZ driver’s licence

  • The ability to work independently, but also know when to ask questions

  • An adaptable and flexible approach to work

What you’ll get in return:

  • The chance to be part of a global company that’s growing

  • Variety in your day to day - this is not a silo-ed finance role

  • The opportunity to grow with the business and take on more responsibility as you're ready

  • A leadership team that values trust and doesn’t micro manage

  • A supportive and collaborative working environment

What’s next?

If this sounds like something you’d be keen to explore, I’d love to hear from you. Send through your CV and we can have a confidential chat to see if it’s the right fit for you. If you have additional questions, feel free to flick me an email at miria.jacobs@parkerbridge.nz.

Looking forward to chatting soon!