Assistant Accountant

KPMG is one of the most trusted and respected global professional services firms. At KPMG, we believe in fuelling prosperity for all New Zealanders. This purpose drives everything we do, from our client work to internal practises, all guided by our shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, for Better.The Opportunity:

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Assistant Accountant to join our finance team and play a key role in supporting the Firm’s financial performance. In this role, you’ll help deliver accurate, timely financial reporting that enables informed decision making across the business.

Working closely with the broader finance team, you’ll be responsible for maintaining high-quality financial data and contributing to the smooth running of core finance processes. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, values precision, and is keen to build their career in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

Day to day you will:

• Support the preparation and completion of high-quality monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Ensure all preparation work underlying the financial and management accounting function is done accurately and on time, including monthly journals and general ledger analysis.
• Assist with cashflow forecasting by gathering and maintaining relevant financial data in conjunction with the Financial Accountant.
• Maintain tax compliance by preparing and filing GST and FBT returns accurately and on time.
• Provide data and administrative support for the Firm’s budgeting process from a financial and management reporting perspective.
• Complete balance sheet reconciliations in line with agreed standards, identifying and escalating discrepancies to support the accuracy and reliability of financial data.

About you:

• At least 2-3 years experience and a solid understanding of financial and management accounting (journals, general ledger, reconciliations).
• Ability to support monthly and annual financial reporting.
• Knowledge of tax compliance (GST and FBT returns).
• Experience with cashflow forecasting and financial data management.
• Proficiency in balance sheet reconciliations and data accuracy.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Competence in financial analysis and interpretation to support decision-making.
• Strong time management and ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Works effectively with stakeholders and has excellent communication skills.
• Identifies and drives continuous improvement opportunities.

Recruitment Agencies: The recruitment for this role is being managed directly by the KPMG Talent Acquisition team. We will contact our preferred agency partners if we require agency assistance. Thank you for your understanding. Life at KPMG KPMG values diversity in the workforce and we encourage candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply for roles, including individuals with a disability, additional mental health needs, chronic health conditions or who identify as neurodivergent. For disabled and neurodiverse candidates, if you encounter accessibility barriers or if you have access needs and require support to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please email Emma at [email protected]. For any general questions about the role or recruitment process, feel free to reach out to our Talent Acquisition team at [email protected]. We offer rewarding careers to talented individuals and a holistic range of benefits to support your life balance, whatever your circumstance. We want you to do Work That Matters, Thrive and Grow and know that you Belong here with us, at KPMG. As a KPMG employee, we will offer you: — Access to the firm's annual incentive scheme — Opportunities for local and international secondments — Hybrid working across a mix of office, client and home hubs to recognise that people have individual circumstances and preferences when it comes to where and how they work — The ability to work from overseas and extend time connecting with friends and family outside New Zealand — Flexible leave options, including the ability to purchase additional annual leave — Gender-neutral support for all stages of the parental journey, including access to 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents — A paid professional association membership of your choice — Digital accreditations through our partnership with Microsoft, LinkedIn Learning, with bespoke learning pathways for all employees — A wide-range of special offers and discounts on insurances, banking services, and lifestyle goods and services — The support, allyship and opportunity to join our many Inclusion, Diversity and Equity Affinity networks, including the Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility and Wahine groups — The opportunity to participate in Green Team activities, as we work toward reducing the firm’s environmental footprint and become carbon zero by 2030 — An invitation to join your local Social club and enjoy events aimed at bringing people together for social, sporting, cultural, family and fundraising activities — Paid time off for volunteering and involvement in citizenship activities — An array of health and wellness benefits such as free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, free confidential counselling services, additional 5 days of Wellbeing leave to support you and your family's overall health and wellness, access to our Wellbeing portal with an extensive range of advice and resources and much much more! We believe that diversity of background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, clients and communities. Our goal is to be recognised as an employer of choice for all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family circumstances, sexual orientation or disability. Further info can be found on our website.We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.