Accounts Assistant

Position Description

Airedale Property Trust (APT) is a property investment, management and development trust affiliated with the Methodist Church (MMN) of New Zealand.  Together, the Three Trusts (MMN, APT and Lifewise) directly manage a variety of Social Services, a portfolio of social housing, retirement villages, and retail and residential properties.  

Finance provides Shared Service across Airedale Property Trust, The Lifewise Trust and Methodist Mission Northern.

You will assist with providing the Trusts with accurate and timely information, which supports the strategic and operational planning process. The successful candidate will have over three years of experience in a similar role, with an eye for detail and the ability to work in a complex and changing environment. Someone with a can-do attitude and willingness to learn.  This is a varied role that will allow you to utilise your existing skills whilst providing a new challenge to help you grow.

THREE TRUST VALUES

Compassion Arohanui

Courage Maia

Respect Whakaute

Integrity Ngakau Pono

WHO YOU REPORT TO

• Group Financial Controller

 WHO REPORTS TO ME

• You will have no direct reports.

KEY WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal

• Service leads and key workers

External

• Customers, Suppliers and residents

LEVEL OF DELEGATION

As stated in The Three Trusts Policy on Delegated Authorities

WHAT YOU’RE RESPONSIBLE FOR

• Invoicing contract income, property management fees and ad hoc invoicing as required.


• Processing of recurring rent invoices for tenant accounts


• Income-related rent subsidy (IRRS) claims.


• Credit Control of contract income


• Allocation of customer invoices.


• Bank reconciliations


• Provide cover for the Accounts Services Manager when on leave.


• Assist with month-end close and reconciliations.


• Supporting Finance business partners and internal customers.


• Supporting the statutory audit


• Supporting the wider team as required on ad hoc work and projects


• General administration tasks and supporting all finance functions where required.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting tight deadlines.

Note: The above performance standards are provided as a guide only. Performance measures will be discussed between the team member and manager as part of the performance planning and review process.

WHAT SKILLS & EXPERIENCE YOU NEED

• Relevant qualification in accounting or finance desired but not essential.


• Over 3 years of experience in a similar role and working with high volumes.


• Microsoft Dynamics Business Central experience is beneficial but not necessary.


• Be proficient with MS Office applications. Advanced Excel is desirable.


• A general understanding of finance processes


• Excellent communication skills.


• Organised - proven ability to prioritise work and achieve challenging deadlines.


• Quality and results-oriented, with high attention to detail


• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, meeting tight deadlines.


• The right to work legally and permanently in New Zealand.