Junior Accountant

The Role:

Our client is a market leader in electrical/automation engineering manufacturing and contracting, based in Napier, the company has 50 + years in business and celebrates continual growth across NZ.

The team are seeking to recruit a Junior Accountant reporting into the Group Financial Controller. This is an ideal opportunity for an early career professional looking to gain hands-on experience across both financial and management accounting principles in a multi-trade-based growth sector.

Duties will include: 

· Assisting with project costing, management and financial accounting and compliance activities across multi-business units

· Handling financial accounting, PAYE, GST, FBT and reconciliation tasks

· Maintaining accurate financial records ensuring compliance with lRD and statutory requirements

· Reconcile hours and costs from projects and job records to support time tracking and wage control via ERP systems

· Perform bank reconciliation, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations

· Support A/R and credit control, ensuring timely invoicing across projects

· Assist in managing supplier accounts, creditor applications and debtor follow ups

· Assist with workshop and manufacturing cost analysis and WlP reporting

· Engage in continuous improvement and supported training opportunities

What’s on offer:

· Excellent career progression with supported professional training and development

· Mentored learning, a collaborative team that values integrity, honesty, growth and professionalism.

· Competitive salary, family-focused team, early start and finish times (40 hour week)

Our ideal person:

· Previous experience in an accounting role (a min of 2 years) ideally within a trades, civil construction or project-based sector

· Hold a relevant tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or Business (preferred CAANZ membership, or working towards it)

· Excellent software knowledge, proficient in MS Office, Xero and ERP systems

· Great communication and relationship building skills

· High financial literacy, attention to detail able to work under pressure with strong time management

· A team player who is seeking a true-career growth role

This is an excellent opportunity to join a Kiwi business that values their team. We are actively recruiting now and welcome an initial chat by calling Kirsten on 0220768231 or apply with your cv via the link below and l will be in touch.

Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in NZ to apply.