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Assistant Accountant

Contract Type:

Full Time

Location:

Penrose - Auckland

Industry:

Accounting

Contact Name:

Tessa Godfrey

Job Number

BBBH3928

Contact Email:

tessa@musterrecruit.co.nz

Contact Phone:


Date Published:

03-Jan-2026

Assistant Accountant

Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career within a well-established automotive dealership group?

Our client is a highly regarded, multi-site automotive business with a strong reputation for professionalism, stability, and long-term staff retention.

They are seeking an Assistant Accountant to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity to be involved in the financial operations of a large, fast-paced automotive environment, working closely with an experienced Financial Controller and a supportive finance team.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary package
  • Permanent, secure role within a respected automotive group
  • Supportive team environment with exposure to a complex, multi-entity operation
  • Opportunity to grow your accounting career in a stable, established business

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and lodge statutory returns including GST, FBT and PAYE
  • Oversee payroll processing
  • Support and supervise accounts payable and receivable functions
  • Assist with HR administration for new starters and employee updates
  • Review vehicle transactions and resolve discrepancies
  • Process journals and complete balance sheet reconciliations
  • Prepare periodic vehicle debtor reporting
  • Maintain the fixed assets register
  • Assist with cash flow reporting and forecasting alongside the Financial Controller

About You

  • Previous experience in the automotive industry or a similar high-volume environment preferred
  • Strong accounting fundamentals and numerical accuracy
  • Excellent communication and organisational skills
  • Relevant tertiary qualification in accounting or finance
  • Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
  • Able to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

If you are a motivated, detail-focused accounting professional looking for a long-term opportunity in the automotive industry, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your up-to-date CV.

For further information, contact Matt at Muster on 09 394 7444 or 0508 MUSTER.

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