Accounts Assistant

We have a great opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join our team. Reporting to the Commercial Manager this role is primarily responsible for the Joint Venture Midwest Disposal Services business taking ownership of the accounts functions particularly around invoicing credit control purchasing month end processes and deadlines.

Key responsibilities:

• Review and implement processes and procedures including robust internal controls
• Ensure timely and accurate month end recording and reporting including standardization improvements
• Data manipulation from customers and weighbridge data to complete invoicing
• Deal with customer queries credit control and debt collection when required
• Recording of transactions including purchase order raising accounts payable and supplier liaison
• Bank account transaction processing and investigation
• General Office Management tasks as required
• Assist with Joint Venture external reporting audit assistance and annual tasks
• Support Operations Managers Commercial and Finance Managers
• Working in a team of two cross functional job knowledge and learning is key

Qualifications :

What youll need:

• A minimum of five years work experience ideally in a large complex organization with tight month end deadlines.
• Strong excel 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 accounting issues to non-accountants
• Team player 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 :

Whats in it for you

• A competitive hourly rate with discounted healthy insurance including discounts on a range of products for you and your family to enjoy.
• We are an ATO and are happy to support you on the journey to becoming a Chartered Accountant.
• Become part of a close-knit team that values collaboration recognition and continuous improvement
• At WM New Zealand we will invest in your personal development. 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.

How to Apply

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Please note - we do not always work to fixed closing dates and may start considering applications as they are received so we encourage you to apply early.

WM 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.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time