" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003eAssistant Accountant\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21136\"\u003e Katie Kelly \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"21135\"\u003e Accounting and Finance \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14716\"\u003e Accounting \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14717\"\u003e Accounts Clerk \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14718\"\u003e Auckland \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"14719\"\u003e Permanent / Full Time \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 28/9/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupportive, collaborative finance team\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStudy support towards CA or CPA qualification\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAirport Oaks\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Blue Wing Honda is the New Zealand distributor of Honda motorcycles, power equipment and marine products, backed by one of the most recognised brands in the world. The business pairs global scale with a lean, collaborative local team, where good finance people are visible and valued.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe Role\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will deliver accurate transactional accounting, reconciliations, statutory compliance and month-end reporting across Blue Wing Honda and its associated group entities. The role underpins strong financial controls and offers genuine scope to improve finance systems and processes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Responsibilities:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage end-to-end Accounts Payable through Esker, including coding, validation and workflow exceptions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMaintain approval workflows in line with the Delegated Authority Matrix\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare payment runs and complete daily bank reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManage trade loan accounting, the fixed asset register and intercompany reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePrepare and file GST and FBT returns with full supporting documentation\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eComplete overheads month-end, including accruals, prepayments, journals and variance analysis\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSupport the annual overheads budget, forecasts, year-end audit and income tax schedules\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvide backup cover for AR and Financial Accountant processes\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eKey Skills \u0026amp; Experience Required:\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccounting qualification completed or in progress\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or similar finance role\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong AP and payment run experience\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSolid grasp of balance sheet, bank, fixed asset and intercompany reconciliations\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePractical knowledge of NZ GST requirements\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eStrong Excel and ERP systems skills\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHigh attention to detail with a proactive approach to resolving reconciling items\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWell organised, adaptable and willing to support across the wider finance team\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eWhat\u0027s in it for you\u003cbr\u003e\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e This role offers real technical breadth, with exposure across tax compliance, fixed assets, intercompany and audit that most Assistant Accountant roles do not provide. You will work closely with an experienced Finance Manager and gain hands-on cover of Financial Accountant tasks. For someone completing their CA or CPA, it is a clear pathway to the next level within a globally recognised brand.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e To be considered for this position, please submit your CV via the link below.\u0026nbsp; \u003c/div\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"apply\"\u003e \u003ca class=\"back-link\" href=\"#\" title=\"Back to search results\"\u003eBack to search results\u003c/a\u003e \u003cinput type=\"button\" class=\"ja-button\" data-job-id=\"4473967\" value=\"Apply Now\" title=\"Apply Now\" /\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003c/div\u003e "