- Full-time | Fixed-term contract (maternity leave cover)
- Highly impactful role supporting the day-to-day delivery of the core finance function
- Kapiti or Wellington-based
Looking for a finance role where your work genuinely supports people to live the life they choose? We are seeking an experienced and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our team on a fixed-term basis.
About Us
Community Connections is a community-based disability support provider operating across much of the North Island. Our vision is an inclusive Aotearoa where disabled people live the lives they choose, are fully valued, and participate as equal citizens.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunities employer and proudly embrace diversity in all its forms. We are committed to Te Tiriti o Waitangi, the UNCRPD, and the NZ Disability Strategy.
We warmly encourage applications from people with lived experience of disability or mental health, Māori, Pasifika, LGBTQIA+ communities, and people from diverse backgrounds
About the role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, this is a varied role with a strong operational and project focus. You will provide support across key finance functions, including bank reconciliations, invoicing, accounts payable, tax returns, payroll support, and finance projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys both day-to-day finance delivery and continuous improvement work.
This position can be based in Kapiti or Wellington. If Wellington-based, the successful candidate will be expected to commute to our Kapiti office twice per week, with support provided toward travel expenses.
What you will bring
We are looking for an experienced and adaptable finance professional to step into a key fixed-term role, providing broad support across our finance function while covering maternity leave until 31 January 2027.
To be considered for this position, you will need the following qualifications and experience:
Essential
- At least 5 years accounting experience in different organisations
- Experience in all levels of Finance duties – from processing receipts to costings to business partnering with operational staff
- Experience of different Finance Systems and proficient in excel and Google sheets and other Microsoft/Google packages
- Qualified by experience or studying towards Accountancy Qualification
- Open to AI and process improvements
- Experience in dynamic organisations
- Understanding of GST and tax compliance
Desirable
- Knowledge of Xero
- Knowledge of the reporting tool Fathom
Why join us
At Community Connections, we provide a supportive team environment where you can work alongside like-minded individuals who are passionate about making a positive impact on the community we support. Our organisation is proud to be diverse and inclusive, where every team member is valued and respected.
Please note
We will only consider applicants with the legal right to work in New Zealand. Applicants must be willing to undergo Police and Oranga Tamariki checks, hold a full New Zealand .
