Assistant Accountant

Company Description

Lead one of New Zealand's most complex and strategically important operational assets.

Let’s take care of work that matters - people, place and purpose. From roads to recycling to reporting, everyone at WM New Zealand helps take care of our people, protect our whenua and support our communities.

We’re more than waste management – we’re problem solvers, innovators, and hands-on doers. Every one of us, whether behind the wheel, on the tools, or shaping strategy behind the scenes, is helping build a better Aotearoa.

Job Description

The role you’ll play.

About the role

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team operating a large successful Joint Venture Business. Reporting to the Joint Venture Manager this role is primarily responsible for the Joint Venture taking ownership of the accounting functions, particularly around month end processes and deadlines. The varied nature of the role- with in a small dynamic team allows for plenty of opportunity to upskill and gain varied experience across the business.

Join NZ's leading Sustainability and Waste Management provider

Location: Whitford, Southeast Auckland, close to Beachlands/ Flat Bush/ Howick.

Away from Auckland’s congestion, an office in the countryside with free onsite car parking

Key responsibilities will include:

Review and implement processes and procedures, including robust internal controls

Ensure timely and accurate month end reporting, including standardization improvements

Oversee recording of transactions, including purchase orders, invoicing, debtor management

Assist with weighbridge controls, Invoicing, customer setup, reporting, and customer liaison

Database management, Toitu sustainability certification, and other management systems

Assist with the Joint Venture external reporting, audit requirements, budgeting, and annual tasks as required

Support Operational, Commercial & Finance Managers and the wider JV team with variety of general office tasks

Qualifications

What you’ll need.

We are looking for someone with the following skills and experience:

An accounting or finance background, with a minimum of five years’ work experience, ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines

JDE/ ACCESS system experience is preferred.

Strong data modelling and analysis skills

Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems

Excellent time management and commercial skills

Good communication skills both verbal and written

Ability to communicate complex accounting issues to non-accountants

Team player with a personality & willingness to involve yourself with the wider team, but equally comfortable working autonomously

Knowledge of the construction, logistics, or waste industries would be an advantage

Interest in learning new systems and processes

Additional Information

How to apply

We provide great work and personal development opportunities to develop our employees’ career development aspirations. This includes a comprehensive professional and personal development plan, operational training, mentoring, a wellness programme and all the tools you will need to succeed as a valued member of our successful team.

If this sounds like you, we would love to hear from you!

Click “I’m interested” to submit your application.

WM New Zealand is an EEO employer and promotes drug and alcohol-free workplaces. You must be in New Zealand and hold a current work visa/residency or NZ citizenship.