Assistant Accountant, Auckland

Jasmax is seeking a talented Assistant Accountant to join its Auckland studio. Jasmax is a leading, multi-award-winning architecture and design practice with studios across Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. With over 230 staff members, the practice offers multi-disciplinary expertise and integrated design solutions across architecture, interior design, urban design and landscape architecture. For 60 years, Jasmax has worked at the forefront of bicultural and sustainable design in the Pacific.The role: This is an exciting opportunity for an Assistant Accountant to join an established finance team. The role is responsible for various accounting duties and will be the point of contact for accounting related enquiries. Key responsibilities include: Updating monthly cashflow forecasts, providing reporting, and preparing GST and FBT returns.Performing bank reconciliations. Managing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expenses. Reconciling supplier statements, maintaining supplier records, and answering supplier queries. Ensuring tax compliance relating to GST and entertainment expense rules. Supporting the Financial Accountant and Project Administrators.What you bring: The successful candidate will have 4 years+ relevant work experience as an accounts or financial assistant. The role requires Intermediate MS Office skills, with an emphasis on Excel. A relevant degree and experience with Deltek software would be beneficial. This role will suit someone with excellent communication and organisation skills, a customer-focused approach, and an excellent eye for detail. Problem-solving, critical thinking, and the ability to think beyond the task at hand, are also key attributes.Why Jasmax? Our workplace culture is grounded in the values of our Manifesto ; we celebrate bravery, honesty, thoughtfulness, the unity that arises from diversity and respect for people and place. We foster creativity and have fun while collaborating on some of the country’s most prominent projects.Located in the heart of Parnell, our Auckland studio is easily accessible by public transport and has a variety of cafes and eateries nearby. We offer a stylish workspace with an onsite barista and host regular weekly talks and social events to keep our team connected. We believe in empowering our people, offering incremental shareholding opportunities to titled employees, with profit sharing and performance-based incentive schemes inplace.We support flexible working arrangements to promote a healthy work-life balance, including flexible start and finish times, a one-day-a-week work-from-home policy, extended parental leave, and individualised return-to-workplans. As an equal opportunity employer and proud Gold Supporter of the Pride Pledge, we foster an inclusive environment where every employee receives fair treatment. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity, nationality, ethnicity, religion, or disability.To apply, please submit your CV Please note that only applicants who have the right to work in New Zealand will be considered. Applications close on Thursday, 22 May. #J-18808-Ljbffr