Assistant Accountant

Lineage is the world's largest temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics solutions provider, with a global network of over 400 facilities, spanning 25 countries across North & South America, Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Working a Lineage is not just a job - it's an opportunity to innovate and put your mark on how food moves from the farm to dinner tables around the world. As a member of the Lineage team, you are a critical link in the food supply chain.

The Asia-Pacific region currently includes Australia, New Zealand, Vietnam, Sri Lanka and Singapore employing nearly 2,500 team members.

If you are ready to expand your knowledge and take on a challenge while being supported by our passionate finance team, this role will not disappoint!

About the role:

Lineage is seeking an Assistant Accountant to join our Finance Team. Reporting to the Finance Director NZ, you will be an integral member of the finance team. You will undertake the full accounts receivable function for our New Zealand sites.

This role can be based in Hawke's Bay or Christchurch.

What Lineage is looking for:

• 3 plus years’ experience in accounts receivable preferably in commercial enterprises

• Advanced skills and knowledge of software applications - bespoke and MS Office

• Experience using a warehouse management system, particularly service-based billing and inventory modules (Multipick or PX experience would be preferable)

• Experience in credit management

• Exceptional at building and maintaining relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Strong time management and problem-solving skills

• A willingness to understand the business and customer processes underpinning the role

• An ability to maintain high standards while ensuring timely and accurate processing

• Role model Lineage’s values and behaviours

Key Responsibilities:

• Completion of all customer invoicing accurately in accordance with deadlines (invoicing is weekly & monthly)

• Completion of A/R reports for management

• Ensuring client contracts are accurately set-up

• Monitoring, analysing and ATB and credit management

• Managing on-boarding new customers as required

• Completing and updating customer rate reviews

• A/R receipting accurately and timely

• Meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers

In return Lineage offer a positive work environment, where all people are treated fairly and equitably, with ongoing training and development, and appropriate remuneration.

Why Lineage?
 

Lineage is more than just a cold storage logistics business. We’re focused on being a vibrant, innovative and progressive employer where all our teams work safely, harmoniously and efficiently toward a common purpose - transforming the food supply chain to eliminate waste and help feed the world.

Lineage is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic work environment and encourages applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

Benefits

Lineage provides a safe, stable and reliable work environment and offers;

• Competitive pay

• Retail discounts as some of New Zealand’s largest retailers (via the Boost Scheme)

• 8 hours of paid volunteer time to contribute in the community

• An employee assistance programme