POSITION DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO Director of Finance
DIRECT REPORTS None
KEY RELATIONSHIPS Director of Business (CFO)
Principal
Executive Team
Principal’s Advisory Committee
PURPOSE The Assistant Accountant’s primary responsibilities are: supporting
month end reporting, balance sheet reconciliations, managing and
processing payroll, accurate processing of accounts payable, purchase
orders and data management.
ENVIRONMENT This is a full-time position with normal hours of 38 per week with 5
weeks Annual Leave. The span of hours will be 8am to 4.06pm. Some
additional hours will be required from time to time.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND JOB SPECIFIC SKILLS

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting (or working towards) and/or a related discipline
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in payroll processing
• Competency in Synergetic , Alii Accounts Payable System and Access MicroPay
• Competency in using Microsoft Suite applications
• Advanced systems and data management skills
• Competency in accounting and financial processes
• A current and appropriate WWC registration
• An understanding of child safe standards
• Current Level 2 First Aid and CPR Certificate (Can be obtained upon successful recruitment)
• Current National Criminal History Record Check (Can be obtained upon successful

recruitment)

• Current anaphylaxis management qualification (Can be obtained upon successful recruitment)
• Current asthma management qualification (Can be obtained upon successful recruitment)

• Provide back up for Accounts Receivable Administrator
• Provide back up for Administration team and other duties as require