Assistant Accountant

About the role: We are currently recruiting an Assistant Accountant to join our team based in Christchurch. With a full forward workload including some challenging & diverse projects ahead of us, we are excited to be able to offer this opportunity.

Duties will include:

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly financial accounts for associated companies
• Processing of approved supplier invoices through the computerised Accounts Payable system, reconciliation to suppliers’ statements, and payment processing to meet required deadlines for subsidiary companies
• Preparation & processing of all statutory returns including meeting all IRD deadlines and payment requirements for GST and FBT for all associated companies. Completion of all statistical returns for all associated companies to meet all requirements and deadlines
• Management of Accounts Receivable Ledger including reconciliation of customer accounts, checking of contract payments, and management of retentions

Key Skills & Experience:

• An appropriate tertiary qualification and/or equivalent/relevant experience & knowledge
• A working knowledge of accounting standards, legislation, and practices
• Excellent numerical & analytical skills

In Return, We Offer: Joining the Isaac Construction family means securing your place in a vibrant and supportive work environment. Your commitment will be rewarded with:

• Growth: Access to ongoing training and development opportunities to keep you at the top of your game.
• Compensation: A competitive remuneration package that reflects your skills and dedication.
• Versatility: The chance to broaden your skillset by exploring various construction aspects within our dynamic business.
• Wellness: FREE Medical insurance coverage, emblematic of our commitment to your well-being.

Why Choose Us? In 1950 Isaac Construction was founded by two passionate conservationists – Sir Neil and Lady Isaac. Their legacy has left us with a unique ownership model as far as we know, we are the only civil construction company in the world that is owned by a conservation and wildlife trust!

Today, Isaac Construction is part of the Isaac Group, with a long and proud history of providing quality construction products and services throughout the South Island. Our teams deliver high quality, on time and on budget solutions for a wide range of construction needs, small and large, simple and complex. The desire to do great work in a way that supports the environment and the wildlife within it, inspired Isaac Construction at its inception, and continues to fuel us to this day.

Isaac Construction’s commitment to its people is significant and, as a business that’s seriously on the move, it has digital initiatives in train to support its growth and now requires an all-rounder to support its technology implementation projects.

Join Us: If you are ready to join a team that embodies family values, thrives on innovation, and is committed to a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply or contact Sara Swailes on 027 4398724 for a confidential discussion.

Please note that this opportunity is open exclusively to individuals with the right to live and work in New Zealand.

As part of our dedication to safety and excellence, the selected candidate will undergo a medical assessment, including drug and alcohol screening.

Note to Agencies: We kindly request no unsolicited applications for this role.