Assistant Accountant

This role is based in Wellington.

Who are we

At New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE), our purpose is to grow companies internationally - bigger, better, faster - for the good of New Zealand. We are a global team committed to delivering impact through ambition, adventure, honesty, trust, and manaaki.

Our Finance team is central to NZTE's success. By delivering accurate financial reporting, maintaining robust systems, and supporting planning and projects, Finance enables confident decision-making and strong financial stewardship across the organisation.

What you'll do

Our Finance team provides an agile, connected finance function across our New Zealand and international offices. We are seeking an early-career Accountant to play a crucial role in maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting and administration while supporting our dynamic finance team.

This role offers a broad scope of financial responsibilities and a strong development pathway toward professional certification (CA or CPA). You'll play a key role in maintaining timely and accurate financial reporting and administration, supporting both business-as-usual and project work.

Key responsibilities include:

- Delivering monthly finance tasks and reporting in line with timetables, with a strong focus onmonth-end reconciliationsof accounts, ledgers, and fixed assets.

- Managing the fixed assets process across NZTE

- Managing monthly accruals and verifying financial statements for accuracy.

- Supporting and contributing to special projects, including carbon reporting initiatives.

- Providing training and support to finance users across NZTE's global offices to ensure a high standard of user experience.

- Maintaining finance systems and identifying errors or opportunities for improvement.

- Supporting Accounts Payable and Receivable functions as needed.

What you'll bring:

You're a self-starter who thrives on identifying opportunities for improvement and bringing fresh thinking to the table. You'll also bring:

- A degree in accounting and be on the development path to CA or CPA certification.

- Strong knowledge of financial reporting and accounting principles.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel, and financial systems.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

- Accuracy and attention to detail, with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

- A customer-focused mindset and eagerness to contribute to accounting projects and wider finance function support.

Why join NZTE?

Purpose-driven work: Help New Zealand businesses grow globally.

Flexible working: Hybrid options and a strong focus on work-life balance.

Inclusive culture: We value diverse perspectives and collaborative innovation.

Values-led organisation: Our five characters - Ambition, Adventure, Honesty, Trust, and Manaaki - guide everything we do

For more info about the benefits and life at NZTE visit - nzte.govt.nz/page/life-at-nzte

What's next: -

If this sounds like you, please apply immediately as we are reviewing applicants as they come in.

The advert will close Friday 15th August at 9am NZST.

For more information view the position description.

Please note this role is internally known as a Financial Analyst.

You must be eligible to work in NZ to be considered for this role.

We believe New Zealand is good for the World. New Zealand Trade and Enterprise (NZTE) is an equal opportunity employer. At NZTE it is all about our people and we seek diversity of thought; we welcome and encourage you to apply regardless of ethnicity, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, neurodiversity or disability. If we need to make specific accommodations in any part of the interview process, please note this in your application or discuss with the Talent Acquisition team.