Accountant- Fixed Term
Randstad New Zealand
What the role involves
- Preparing financial close entries
- Managing fixed asset register
- Processing bank payments
What they ask for
Bachelor’s degree in Accountancy or equivalent; 3 years’ experience; month-end/year-end reconciliations and accounting processes in a medium-to-large organisation; working knowledge of accounting standards, internal controls and tax compliance
- 3+ yrs experience
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
I am seeking a detail-oriented and collaborative Accountant to join my clients Financial Accounting team. In this role, you will play a key part in supporting month-end and year-end financial accounting processes, maintaining robust internal controls, and delivering accurate financial reporting across the organisation.
Key Responsibilities
- Month-End & Year-End: Prepare journals, accruals, prepayments, balance sheet reconciliations, and financial close activities.
- Fixed Assets: Manage fixed asset register updates, including capitalisations, disposals, transfers, and asset reconciliations.
- Payments & Cash Management: Process and upload domestic and foreign exchange bank payments.
- Tax & Compliance: Assist with tax filings (e.g., withholding tax) and support compliance-related reporting and queries.
- Team Collaboration: Provide back-up across the wider finance function and build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Skills
- Education: Degree in Accountancy or equivalent qualification.
- Experience: Proven experience with month-end/year-end reconciliations and accounting processes within a medium-to-large organisation.
- Standards & Regulations: Working knowledge of relevant accounting standards, internal controls, and tax compliance.
- Public sector accounting experience is an advantage but not required.
If you would like to discuss this in more detail please contact Garrett on email garrett.ashman@randstad.co.nz
At Randstad, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Experience
3 years
Skills
Financial accounting, reporting, fixed term contract
Qualifications
- Bachelors degree
education
Bachelor Degree
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