Financial Accountant (BestStart)
Who we are:
BestStart is New Zealand’s largest Early Childhood provider, consisting of 280 early childhood centres currently across New Zealand which employs over 3000 permanent staff and 1700 casual staff.
The opportunity:
We are looking for a Financial Accountant to join us in a full-time permanent position, working within a team of 15. balance sheet reconciliations, bank account management, MOE grant revenue expertise, GST returns, and supplier data analysis. You'll also distribute financial reports, support system improvements, and cover other finance roles as needed. This role calls for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a proactive, team-oriented mindset.
Day to day responsibilities for this role:
- An integral part of the Finance team, supporting production of timely and accurate financial reporting within BestStart.
- Preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations.
- Manage receipting and reconciliation for assigned bank accounts.
- Develop as SME for MOE grant revenue including general ledger bookings and reconciliation.
- Preparation and review of GST returns prior to submission.
- Analysing and investigating finance team queries; co-ordinating responses.
- Analysing and reconciling major supplier data for inclusion in monthly reporting, including associated journal entries.
- Manage distribution of financial reports across organisation.
- Support the Finance Team’s involvement in process and system improvements.
- Covering other finance roles as needed.
In order to succeed in this role, you will:
- Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience (preference with medium to large organisations) including experience with monthly reporting, reconciliation and analysis.
- Degree level accountancy or similar business qualification desirable but not essential.
- Analytical mindset, with strong accuracy and attention to detail essential.
- Experience in financial analysis and reporting, including Microsoft Excel.
- Experience developing and implementing process improvements.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Self-motivated and forward thinking. Able to work to deadlines and under pressure when required.
- Proactive and positive team member.
- Experience within the Education Sector and/or the MOE funding model would be an advantage.
Why Choose Us?
We are committed to helping our employees reach their full potential. Our attractive benefits package includes discounted childcare, subsidised healthcare insurance, and the chance to work for a well-established company. We value diversity and encourage our team to bring their authentic selves to work.
If this opportunity aligns with your aspirations and values and you would like the opportunity to be part of a diverse and dynamic national team, then we would love to hear from you. Your journey with BestStart begins here.
Please note that you must have the right to work in New Zealand
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