Finance and Reporting Assistant

About Russell McVeagh

Russell McVeagh is New Zealand's premier law firm committed to operating at the cutting edge of legal practice. Our award-winning team of lawyers across Auckland | Tamaki Makaurau, Wellington | Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the South Island | Te Waipounamu is internationally recognised for thought leadership, depth of experience and ability to translate complex legal issues into client success stories.

The national Finance team plays a key role in supporting the firm through the delivery of accurate, timely and high‑quality internal and client reporting, alongside core finance administration activities. Working closely with partners and wider business services teams, the team helps maintain strong internal controls, efficient reporting processes and a high standard of service across the firm.

Our values of Respect | Manaaki, Curiosity | Māhirahira, Excellence | Whai hiranga and Tenacity | Whakapau kaha reflect who we are and how we work together.

About the role

We are looking for a Finance and Reporting Assistant, based in our Auckland office. In this role, you will support the Finance team across a broad range of finance operations and reporting activities, contributing to strong internal controls, efficient reporting processes and a high standard of service across the firm.

This is a varied role that will suit someone comfortable with engaging with a wide range of stakeholders, and developing their skills within a stable and supportive team. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing staff expense claims and administering firm travel processes.


• Performing daily bank reconciliations and supporting month‑end close activities.


• Preparing GST reconciliations, journals, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory reporting


• Supporting internal and external client reporting, including managing reporting requests and maintaining reporting templates.


• Assisting with data quality management and identifying opportunities for automation and process improvement.
  
  

About you

If you are looking for an opportunity to work within a supportive, ambitious, growing and energetic team and would like to join an award‑winning full‑service firm, we would like to hear from you.

The successful candidate will have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a finance or accounting support role (e.g. Finance Assistant, Assistant Accountant, Graduate Analyst, Reporting Analyst), ideally within a professional services environment.


• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.


• Experience preparing reconciliations, journals and financial reports.


• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with financial systems.


• A strong service focus with the ability to understand and respond to the needs of different areas of the firm.


• The ability to build strong relationships and work collaboratively with stakeholders at all levels.

Benefits

Some of our employee benefits include:

• Competitive remuneration package


• Support, coaching, and considered training and development programmes


• Annual wellness subsidy, phone allowance, and talent referral bonus incentives


• Team charity days, sports days, annual ball, and regular team events

How to apply

To apply, please submit your CV and cover letter.

We believe in enabling a supportive and inclusive workplace for everyone.  Please click here for further information about Russell McVeagh's diversity and inclusion vision and commitment.

Our firm is invested in achieving transformational change and having a positive impact – our 2025 Environment, Social and Governance (ESG) Report captures our firm's progress on our commitment to helping to shape a sustainable and thriving Aotearoa New Zealand.  You can read our 2025 report, 'Our Contribution to Aotearoa New Zealand | Tō tātou ki Aotearoa' here.

For more information, or to have a confidential discussion about this position please email our Talent Advisor, Sarah Carrel.