Wellington - Assistant Accountantat Ministry for Primary Industries -

• Assistant AccountantRole type: Full time, permanentLocation: WellingtonSalary range: General Salary Range G: $66,331 to $77,226 depending on skills and experience About the Role
• Kōrero mō te TūrangaJoin our supportive Financial Accounting team and gain experience in financial accounting and external reporting.

Bring your aspiration to be a fully qualified chartered accountant to learn and grow your career.This is a great opportunity for someone starting out in financial accounting and wanting to build a solid foundation in a supportive, professional environment.In this role, you'll gain hands-on experience with key financial processes such as:Accounting systemsAccounts payable and receivableFixed asset managementCash reconciliations Your day-to-day tasks will include:Performing daily reconciliationsPreparing GST, WHT, and other statutory returnsPosting month-end journalsCompleting balance sheet reconciliations You'll also help maintain the fixed asset register under the guidance of a financial accountant and get exposure to monthly reporting to the Treasury.

This role offers valuable insight into how financial functions work together in a large government finance team, with support from experienced financial accountants and the team leader.The role offers strong career development potential, including opportunities to collaborate with other teams and, where appropriate, gain experience in areas such as management accounting and project accounting.

This is a great stepping stone for someone working toward a professional accounting qualification and seeking long-term growth in the finance sector.

• MōuYou will have an accounting degree, some experience working in a finance team, and are looking for an opportunity to develop your career.You are proactive, enjoy the details, and are able to build strong and effective working relationships with an assortment of stakeholders.

You will have the ability to translate technical accounting knowledge into everyday language.By working with us you will get experience in public sector accounting and exposure to a broad range of activities that the Ministry oversees.

Your role also fills a critical position within the team and will ensure you develop awareness of internal controls and their significance.Finance has many areas to explore with this role giving you the opportunity to learn more of the finance world and gain experience for a broader skillset.

To be successful in this role, you will have:A tertiary qualification and are currently working toward membership of a professional accounting bodyA good understanding of accounting principles and practicesExperience in gathering, organising, and communicating financial informationExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExperience and working knowledge of a FMIS.

Technology/Finance One experience would be an advantage.

• Mō tō mātou RōpūJoin our open learning environment.

• Mō te Manatū Ahu MatuaThe Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) partners with New Zealand's food and fibre sector to be the world's most sustainable provider of high-value food and primary products.

• Ngā hua o te mahi i te Manatū Ahu MatuaCareer development and internal opportunities across the branch and organisationBi-annual paid eye test and contribution to the costs of corrective lenses/framesAdditional MPI leave days Are you ready to make a difference?
• Kua rite koe mō tēnei mahi whaitake?We are committed to being a good partner under Te Tiriti o Waitangi which includes working closely with iwi, hapū, whanau and hāpori.We aspire to reflect the diverse communities we serve, so we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, and identities.

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