Assistant Accountant

H2R Consulting are looking immediately for Assistant Accountant level candidates for a 6 month temp role. This person will have the oportunity to apply to go permanent.

What is required / the role:

• Assist in maintaining the general ledger by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and ensuring accurate recording of transactions.
• All financial transactions processed accurately and within established deadlines.
• Processing is accurate
• Processing takes place within the organisation’s policies and procedures.
• All processing is completed only after appropriate approval has been granted.
• All stakeholder queries are resolved satisfactorily.
• Month end process is completed in accordance with set timelines.
• Processing completed in accordance with statutory and regulatory timeframes.

The ideal candidate will possess:

• 1-2 years of experience in an accounting or bookkeeping role.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles and processes.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Willingness to put in extra effort to meet deadlines.
• Accuracy with numbers, attention to detail and an analytical approach.
• Good interpersonal skills including oral and written communication.
• Ability to accept and learn from positive and constructive feedback.
• Experience in working with financial processes.
• Experience with MS office products including intermediate level Excel skills.
• Customer focused approach, good customer services skills (e.g. dealing with people and problem resolution).
• Experience in processing and dealing with customers / vendors.
• Ability to adapt, learn and develop.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, and effective working in a team.

If this interests you and you are in Wellington and well aligned please reach out – mike.healy@h2r.co.nz / 021 337 598