Accounting Technician

Full time
Dunedin, Otago

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  • Join a large, well-established organisation
  • Support a busy and experienced accounting team
  • Varied role with opportunities to develop your accounting career

This is a hands-on role supporting the accounting team with accurate financial processing, month-end reporting and a range of general accounting activities. You will work closely with experienced accountants and gain valuable exposure across a sizeable and complex organisation.

Key responsibilities

  • Preparing and entering journals into the financial system
  • Gathering and preparing financial information for monthly reporting
  • Assisting the accountants with month-end processes
  • Completing general ledger and balance-sheet reconciliations
  • Investigating and resolving financial discrepancies
  • Accurately entering data and maintaining accurate financial records
  • Assisting with reporting, audits and other accounting requirements
  • Providing general support to the wider accounting team

Our ideal candidate

You will have previous experience in an Accounting Technician, Assistant Accountant, Senior Office Administrator or similar finance support role. You will also bring:

  • Sound knowledge of accounting principles and processes
  • Experience preparing journals and completing reconciliations
  • Strong numerical and analytical skills
  • Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
  • Confidence using financial systems and Microsoft Excel
  • The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
  • Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach
  • A relevant accounting qualification, or progress toward one, would be advantageous.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a high-performing accounting team, contribute to important financial processes and further develop your experience within a large organisation.

If you have experience working in an accounts environment, enjoy working with detail and thrive on supporting a busy team, we would like to hear from you. Apply now!

To APPLY – please attach your CV and brief cover letter

Note: Applicants must have unrestricted New Zealand work rights.