Finance Administrator
Palmerston North, Part Time, Admin/Accounts
Please Quote Reference Number 18810
  • Approx. 30 hours per week
  • Accounting knowledge and experience
  • Join the J J Niven Engineering team in Palmerston North

  • J J Niven Engineering is a mechanical engineering company based in Palmerston North. We have a staff of approximately 35 and require an experienced administrator to join the team.

    The purpose of the role is to assist the Administration Manager as well as other employees, to ensure the efficient functioning of the organisation. The successful applicant will ideally be a team player who can work autonomously, is self motivated and shows initiative. They will have a good understanding of accounting and job costing processes.

    The Role

    Responsibilities will include the following:
    • Manage Accounts Receivables including credit applications, queries, monthly statements and monitoring overdue payments.
    • Assist with the management of our Job Costing System
    • Daily Bank transactions and reconciliations
    • Month and year end tasks / reconciliations incl General Ledger Journals, Stocktakes and adjustments etc
    • Maintain Fixed Asset Register
    • Prepare IRD returns - GST, FBT etc
    • Maintain Staff Training Register and assist with company health and safety management
    • Misc projects & support
    Key Skills and Competencies required:
    • Accounting knowledge and experience
    • Experience with accounting software including job costing
    • Experience with MS Word and Excel
    • Experienced with IT would be an advantage
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Confident communicator and team player
    • Proactive and quick to learn
    Although this position is for 30 hours per week a full time position with additional duties may be available depending on skills and experience.

    If you are interested in this position please press 'APPLY NOW' or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact Shane Halligan on 0274 584 416.

    Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

    J J Niven Engineering Ltd


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