Assistant Accountant

Job Description

You’ll play a key role in the success of the group, who collect and consolidate financial data and information for all areas of the wider Meridian business. This is a 12 month fixed term position.

Bring your experience within accounting and financial administration, along with your strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills to assist with the consolidation and preparation of the group’s financial statements, monthly Management, Board and statutory financial statements, ensuring the monthly balance sheet accounts are correctly reconciled.

Along with the above, this role has a broad range of responsibilities including:

• Preparation of GST, FBT and other indirect tax return
• Assisting in the management of fixed asset registers
• Managing the preparation of statistical returns
• Contribute in the preparation of statutory accounts for the Group and NZ subsidiaries under NZ IAS, including Treasury and CCMAU report
• Processing of journals into financial management system

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting / Finance (preferably - CAANZ membership, CA/AT)
• A solid understanding of end-to-end accounting processes
• Excel and finance system skills
• Organised with excellent time management skill
• Proactive and collaborative working style

Additional Information

We have an epic culture where hard work and having a good time are equally valued. We live by three ‘How to Be’s’: be gutsy, be a good human, and be in the waka.

Meridian is truly flexible, diverse and inclusive: in our workplace, you can feel comfortable bringing your whole self to work. Our flexible work options make things easier for you and your whānau. And we also offer an attractive salary package and benefits like life and income protection insurance, enhanced leave, KiwiSaver and parental leave provisions, discounts from Meridian and other organisations, and a Meridian employee share scheme. 

All in all, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. If you think you’re an awesome fit not only for this role but for Meridian, apply today and tell us why!

If you have any questions please email [emailprotected] and someone will get back to you.