Finance Assistant

The University of Auckland is New Zealand’s leading university. We employ more than 5400 academic and professional staff to support over 41,000 students, making us one of NZ’s largest employers. 

We are seeking a Finance Assistant to provide financial and management accounting administration support, including advice, analysis and provision of financial and management information systems to a high degree of accuracy.

The role

A typical day in the life of a Finance Assistant involves:

• Supporting Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including managing invoices and purchase orders, following up collection accounts and vendor maintenance
• Processing, coding and reconciling P-Card expenditures
• Reporting on financial transactions and commitments, and assisting with the preparation of financial analyses, budgets and accruals

You can find out more about the duties and responsibilities of the position via the position description, below.

Who are we looking for?

• We’re looking for a customer service natural – someone with superb interpersonal skills and the communication skills to match, as you will be a regular point of contact for our stakeholders.
• Accounting experience within a large, complex organisation is essential, whilst experience in either the public or tertiary sectors is a bonus.
• You’ll also need to be experienced in the use of ERP systems – familiarity with PeopleSoft Financials is a distinct advantage.

Why us?

As you’d expect of one of New Zealand’s largest employers, we enjoy plenty of opportunities for professional development and progression. In fact, this position has become vacant due to the incumbent being promoted within the organisation.

The University itself is a great place to work. Offering five weeks’ annual leave, over 300 courses and workshops designed to support your professional development, a generous company superannuation scheme and standout facilities for staff members who are also parents, it’s easy to see why we've just been voted one of New Zealand’s most attractive employers.*

Find out more about some of the great reasons to work for us at Career development and benefits.

The University is committed to meeting its obligations under the Treaty of Waitangi and achieving equity outcomes for staff and students in a safe, inclusive and equitable environment.  For further information on services for Māori, Pacific, women, LGBTI, equity groups, parenting support and flexible work go to www.equity.auckland.ac.nz.

Applications close on 29th May 2017.

*Randstad Awards 2017.