Assistant Accountant

About the role

We are looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant to join our high‑performing finance team at the National Support Office in East Tamaki. This permanent, full‑time position offers broad exposure across the business and the chance to develop strong technical and commercial finance skills.

Key responsibilities

• Support month‑end close, including posting journals and performing balance‑sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare journals, invoices, and reconciliation schedules while investigating variances.
• Analyse stock‑takes, identify discrepancies and suggest control improvements.
• Assist with manufacturing accounting tasks such as back‑costing and invoicing when required.
• Produce timely, accurate standard reports for the wider business.
• Provide general finance and head‑office administrative support.
• Contribute to ad‑hoc finance projects, reporting and compliance activities.

Required profile

• Experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role, preferably in a medium‑to‑large or high‑volume environment.
• Strong reconciliation and analytical abilities with meticulous attention to detail.
• Confidence working with Excel and finance systems.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships across the organisation.
• Relevant Accounting or Commerce qualification (or currently studying).
• Experience in inventory, manufacturing or distribution environments is an advantage.

Required skills

• Excel
• Financial systems

What we offer

• Permanent full‑time employment with an attractive compensation package.
• 7.5% benefits package including fully covered health insurance, superannuation, life and disability cover, and KiwiSaver contributions.
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores.
• Training, development and clear promotional pathways.
• A culture that supports work‑life balance and flexibility.