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 DescriptionThe 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
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
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.
Skills Required
- Accounting or finance background with a minimum of five years' work experience
- Experience working in a large, complex organization with tight month-end deadlines
- Strong data modelling and analysis skills
- Ability to collate and analyse data from multiple sources and systems
- Excellent time management and commercial skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to communicate complex accounting issues to non-accountants
- Ability to work collaboratively and autonomously
- JDE and Microsoft Access system experience
- Knowledge of the construction, logistics, or waste industries
- Interest in learning new systems and processes
- Current New Zealand work visa, residency, or citizenship
What We Do
WM New Zealand is New Zealand's leading resource recovery, recycling and waste, and environmental services provider, driven by our focus on safety, sustainability, and service and underpinned by innovation. We provide recycling and resource recovery services, solid waste management, liquid and hazardous waste collection, treatment and disposal. We design and operate state-of-the-art waste management and recycling facilities nationwide, including leading edge sustainable modern landfill and energy parks, material recovery facilities, transfer stations and liquid, hazardous and medical waste processing facilities. We understand that our biggest asset is our people and we’re committed to their safety and wellbeing. We’re a company where every day our people get to make a difference – whether this be through exploring recycling opportunities, looking at new ways to create energy from waste, or delivering a great customer service to building facilities that will last a lifetime. We work with a diverse range of customers, from residential homes and small businesses, councils, through to large multinational commercial and industrial clients that span almost every industry in New Zealand, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive range of services that can be tailored to meet the needs of our customers. Our focus is on the future, the possibilities it holds, and ultimately the protection of it.
