Assistant Accountant

Posted 20 Days Ago
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East Tamaki, Auckland, NZL
In-Office
Entry level
Greentech
The Role
Support the Commercial Finance team with pricing reviews, reporting, inventory and asset reconciliations, month-end accruals, fuel and sales analysis, budgeting and forecasting, segment forecasting, and tender financial inputs to drive business performance.
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Company Description

Here at WM New Zealand Ltd we do much more than collect residential or commercial waste. We are New Zealand’s leading resource recovery, recycling and waste management provider who are committed to safeguarding our beautiful environment. This is done through sustainable management of our valuable resources. Put simply, sustainability is what we do!

Job Description

Due to an internal promotion, we're searching for a talented Assistant Accountant to join our Commercial Finance team. Responsibilities include the following:

  • Conduct regular service and customer price reviews against approved price lists.
  • Prepare and maintain workshop reporting.
  • Analyse stock usage and movements, including inventory stocktakes, reconciliations, and valuations.
  • Assist with bins and fixed asset stocktakes, asset reporting and capitalization
  • Review accruals and provisions and support month-end and recurring processes for the Commercial team.
  • Perform fuel usage analysis and reporting.
  • Assist with sales customer reporting and sales portfolio reviews.
  • Support preparation of operating unit management reports and formal business performance reviews.
  • Assist with volume reporting and analysis for the business unit (including mass balance analysis).
  • Support preparation of volumes, sales, CAPEX, and operating budgets.
  • Assist with segment forecasting and financial projections.
  • Support the tendering process with financial and commercial inputs.
  • Provide additional commercial and business performance support as required to ensure successful service delivery from the Commercial Team.

Qualifications

If you are interested in the above role and currently studying towards the CA/CPA qualifications, we want to hear from you!

  • A natural problem solver, analytical with exceptional attention to detail. 
  • Proven experience with accounting processes and exposure to accounting packages, Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
  • The ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders as well as members of your team. 
  • Self sufficient who can work with minimum supervision to level of competency.
  • A tertiary qualification in Accounting or Commerce is essential.
  • Knowledge of transport, logistics or waste would be desirable.
  • Relevant experience is beneficial but is not a requirement. 

Our team is driven and engaging. If you thrive on challenge and opportunity, then apply now.

Additional Information

What’s in it for you?

  • A competitive hourly rate with discounted health insurance including discounts on a range of products for you and your family to enjoy.
  • 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 and provide future career opportunities. We also offer a great company culture, and you will get to work with a strong team of like-minded individuals.

How to apply
To apply for this role click “I’m interested” 

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 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.
 

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The Company
HQ: East Tamaki, Auckland
892 Employees
Year Founded: 1985

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.

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