Graduate Accountant
Connetics · 201-1000 employees
What the role involves
- Supporting month-end close
- Preparing journals and reconciliations
- Assisting with GST and FBT returns
What they ask for
Relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting or nearing completion; strong attention to detail and analytical skills; Microsoft Office proficiency; professionalism and confidentiality; pre-employment Ministry of Justice check and medical/drug test required.
- Bachelor's degree
About the job
About Us
At Connetics, we deliver energy solutions that power a cleaner, brighter future. We design, build, and maintain electrical infrastructure across Aotearoa, with a strong focus on supporting our people, communities, and the future of energy.
About the Role
We're looking for a Graduate Accountant to join our Finance team based in Christchurch.
Reporting to the Financial Accountant, you'll support a broad range of day-to-day accounting activities, gaining hands-on experience across financial reporting, reconciliations and month-end processes. This is a great opportunity to put your accounting knowledge into practice while developing your skills within a supportive finance team.
You'll be involved in:
- Supporting month-end and year-end close, including journals, reconciliations and financial reporting
- Preparing journals, invoices and balance sheet reconciliations
- Supporting fixed asset accounting and capital expenditure reporting
- Preparing and reconciling intercompany reports
- Assisting with GST and FBT returns
- Providing cover for Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable when required
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes and efficiencies
About You
You'll thrive in this role if you have:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, or nearing completion
- Strong attention to detail and analytical skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office
- A high level of professionalism and confidentiality
- A proactive approach and willingness to learn
Previous experience in an accounting or finance environment would be an advantage, including internship, graduate or early-career experience.
What's on Offer
- Broad exposure to financial accounting, reporting and month-end processes
- The opportunity to develop practical commercial accounting experience
- Support towards professional accounting qualifications and ongoing development
- Modern office facilities with onsite parking
- Health and wellbeing perks including flu vaccines, annual skin checks, and mini medicals
- Career development and employee benefits
Apply
We'd love to hear from accounting graduates looking to develop their skills and gain broad experience within a collaborative Finance team.
Please note: Connetics requires all successful applicants to complete a pre-employment Ministry of Justice check, along with a medical assessment including a drug and alcohol test.
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