Finance and Reporting Assistant

Auckland - New Zealand

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland Tamaki Makaurau Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

The national Finance team plays a key role in supporting the firm through the delivery of accurate timely and highquality internal and client reporting alongside core finance administration activities. Working closely with partners and wider business services teams the team helps maintain strong internal controls efficient reporting processes and a high standard of service across the firm.

Our values of Respect Manaaki Curiosity Māhirahira Excellence Whai hiranga and Tenacity Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We are looking for a Finance and Reporting Assistant based in our Auckland this role you will support the Finance team across a broad range of finance operations and reporting activities contributing to strong internal controls efficient reporting processes and a high standard of service across the firm.

This is a varied role that will suit someone comfortable with engaging with a wide range of stakeholders and developing their skills within a stable and supportive team.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing staff expense claims and administering firm travel processes.
Performing daily bank reconciliations and supporting monthend close activities.
Preparing GST reconciliations journals balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting
Supporting internal and external client reporting including managing reporting requests and maintaining reporting templates.
Assisting with data quality management and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive ambitious growing and energetic team and would like to join an awardwinning fullservice firm we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

At least 2 years experience in a finance or accounting support role (e.g. Finance Assistant Assistant Accountant Graduate Analyst Reporting Analyst) ideally within a professional services environment.
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
Experience preparing reconciliations journals and financial reports.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.
A strong service focus with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of different areas of the firm.
The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

Competitive remuneration package
Support coaching and considered training and development programmes
Annual wellness subsidy phone allowance and talent referral bonus incentives
Team charity days sports days annual ball and regular team events

How to apply

To apply please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone. Please clickherefor further information about Russell McVeaghs diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact our 2025 Environment Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firms progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand. You can read our 2025 report Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand Tō tātou ki Aotearoahere.

For more information or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent AdvisorSarah Carrel.

Required Experience:

Manager

About Russell McVeaghRussell McVeagh is New Zealands premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland Tamaki Makaurau Wellington Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for...