Assistant Accountant

About the role

Join the finance team in Wellington as an Assistant Accountant, supporting day‑to‑day operations and gaining hands‑on experience across financial and management accounting in a collaborative professional services environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support day‑to‑day financial operations, including cash‑flow monitoring and intercompany transactions.
• Assist with month‑end processes such as accruals, pre‑payments and reconciliations.
• Contribute to financial and management reporting.
• Support GST, FBT and other compliance requirements.
• Maintain core finance processes, including the fixed‑asset register.
• Participate in systems improvements, automation initiatives and ad‑hoc projects.

Required profile

• A degree in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• Ideally two years of accounting experience gained in New Zealand.
• High level of accuracy, organisation and attention to detail.
• Collaborative, proactive approach with strong communication skills and a growth mindset.
• Interest in continuous improvement; working towards CA/CPA is an advantage.

Required skills

• Strong Excel skills.
• Confidence working with financial systems.

What we offer

• Collaborative culture focused on quality and professional growth.
• Flexible working practices.
• Health insurance and wellbeing initiatives.
• Social events, charity programmes and ongoing development opportunities.