[ref. j94045001] Assistant Accoutant
We're on the lookout for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join Te Kura’s close-knit Finance team, based in Wellington. This is a fantastic opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who wants to be part of an organisation with a meaningful mission: “Ki te ti, ki te ta, ki te katoa – Anytime, anywhere, anyone.”
About the Role:As Assistant Accountant, you’ll be the right hand to the Financial Accountant, ensuring the accurate and timely provision of financial information for management, the Board, and internal stakeholders. This hands-on role will see you supporting day-to-day financial operations, maintaining strong internal controls, processing journals and reconciliations, managing cashflows, and liaising with auditors.
You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative finance function, contributing to a culture of continual improvement and client-focused service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
- Preparing monthly reconciliations and supporting financial reporting
- Monitoring daily cashflows and managing banking activities
- Assisting with GST, FBT and WHT returns and audit documentation
- Maintaining fixed asset registers and general ledger integrity
- Supporting systems development and delivering finance training
- Promoting best practice across financial processes and services
- Tertiary qualification in accounting or finance, ideally working towards CAANZ membership
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in financial accounting or financial systems
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel (advanced level)
- Understanding of NZ tax legislation and accounting standards
- Excellent communication skills with financial and non-financial stakeholders
- Organised, proactive, and solutions-focused
- Culturally responsive and committed to supporting Te Kura’s diverse akonga
- Work with purpose – support learners across Aotearoa to succeed
- Collaborative, inclusive, and values-driven workplace
- Gain wide exposure to financial operations and continuous improvement projects
- Wellington-based with flexible work arrangements available
To apply for this vacancy you MUST be a New Zealand citizen, resident, or have already secured the right to work in New Zealand and therefore hold a valid visa.
At the appropriate stage we will request your references, we ask that you do not include them on your CV when applying.
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