Assistant Accountant

Location: Tauranga
Discipline: Office, Commercial & Finance
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £Up to $80k per annum
Contact name: Paul Pledge

Job ref: 164-2
Published: about 10 hours ago
Startdate: 2026-03-03
The Role

This is a Full-time permanent position (40 hours)
  • This is a varied hands-on role as part of a small finance team
  • Payroll Processing for employees and contractors including IRD returns
  • Accounts Payable & Receivable
  • Month end accounting procedures to trial balance stage
  • Assisting with budgeting and forecasting
  • Assistance with year-end financial reporting
  • General office administration as required
  • GST & FBT return preparation
  
What we are looking for
  • New Zealand Accounting Technician qualification or higher
  • Proficient in financial software
  • Strong analytical skills, attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • 5 years’ experience in a similar role
  • Ability to prepare and present financial reports
  • Strong organisational and communication skills
  • Must have strong IT skills in particular excel.
 
What’s on offer.
  • A competitive salary package up to $80k per annum

About Jigsaw Staffing.

Jigsaw Staffing is a Bay of Plenty based recruitment business specialising in permanent placements. We have 8 specialist divisions
  • Construction & Built Environment
  • Engineering & Technical
  • Legal
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Office, Commercial & Finance
  • Sales & Marketing
  • HR & People
  • Executive Recruitment