Assistant Accountant
Full-time, HRV NZ – Auckland (Onehunga)
Job Description
At HRV, we believe everyone should love the feeling of coming home. Since 2003, we’ve helped over 500,000 Kiwi households enjoy warmer, drier and healthier homes. Our purpose is simple: Making all Kiwi Homes Healthier.
We’re looking for an experienced Assistant Accountant to join our Auckland-based Finance team. This is a key role supporting the delivery of accurate, timely financial information and ensuring strong financial processes across the business.
About the role
Reporting to the Financial Manager, you’ll play a hands-on role across accounts receivable, assistant accounting, and month-end processes, while also supporting continuous improvement of systems and reporting.
You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders across the business and help ensure the finance function delivers reliable, high-quality support every day.
Your key responsibilities will include:
Accounts Receivable
Managing daily, weekly and monthly payment allocations across multiple channels (EFTPOS, Paystation, QCard, Eroad and others)
Maintaining accurate bank reconciliations and suspense accounts
Administering customer refunds, transfers and payment reallocations
Ensuring accuracy of invoicing, remittances and franchisee recharges
Assistant Accounting
Supporting month-end processes including journals, reconciliations, amortisation, depreciation, FX updates and fixed asset reporting
Preparing financial and cost centre reports, including P&L reporting for internal stakeholders
Preparing and reviewing GST returns and other statutory reports
Supporting ad hoc financial analysis and ensuring data integrity
Championing financial systems such as Business Central, Visa Intellilink, Insight and Eroad
Identifying and implementing process and reporting efficiencies, including automation initiatives
Providing backup support across accounts payable, payroll and credit control as required
General Finance & Business Support
Delivering a professional and positive experience to internal and external stakeholders
Supporting a collaborative, high-performing team environment
Acting as a trusted ambassador for HRV and modelling our values
Managing priorities effectively to meet deadlines and business needs
Health, safety and wellbeing
At HRV, the health, safety and wellbeing of our people is a top priority. You’ll be expected to work safely, follow all health and safety requirements, and actively support a culture where everyone loves the feeling of getting home safe, every day.
Who are we looking for?
We’re looking for a capable, detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and takes pride in delivering high-quality work.
You’ll be a great fit if you have:
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in accounts receivable and assistant accounting roles
Strong experience with month-end processes and reconciliations
Experience preparing GST returns and statutory reporting
Confidence working with financial systems (experience with Business Central is highly regarded)
Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
Clear, professional communication skills
A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
What’s in it for you?
A full-time role with a well-established, trusted New Zealand brand
A supportive, values-led team aligned to the HRV Way
A role with real variety and responsibility across the finance function
Opportunities to improve systems and processes
Ongoing learning and development opportunities
Additional information
This is a permanent, full-time employee role
Location: Auckland (Onehunga)
Applicants must have the legal right to work in New Zealand
Pre-employment checks may apply
HRV is committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where our people feel supported, valued and proud of the work they do.
To learn more about us, visit hrv.co.nz
Apply now and be part of a team helping Kiwis love the feeling of coming home.