Our group has four Toyota sites across North Shore and West Auckland, as well as a Lexus dealership, and two Bridgestone stores. Our kind, diverse and talented team of around 160 is what sets us apart. We’ve proud to have served the wider Auckland community for over 30 years.
Toyota is the leading automotive brand in New Zealand, and we are focused on winning the hearts of New Zealand through exceptional customer experience and mobility for all. We’re so proud to represent this special and reliable brand.
About the role
We are seeking an intermediate-level Assistant Accountant to play a key role in supporting our operational accounting processes. This pivotal role acts as a bridge between our Accounts team and the Financial Controller, ensuring that daily operations run smoothly. You will oversee key functions, be the go-to person for our Accounts team, and support the Financial Controller with essential processes.
The day-to-day work includes:
Being the go-to for the Accounts team, addressing queries and troubleshooting issues related to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, banking and daily payments.
Manage the month-end closing process, and ensuring timely and accurate monthly management accounts.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and process GST, FBT, and annual tax returns.
Oversee our payroll function, coordinating with our outsourced provider to ensure compliance with legal requirements and company policies.
In return for your hard work, we commit to:
Investment in your career! We are passionate about supporting our people and what they want to get out of their career - this is particularly so for our Accounts team.
Work perks: car discounts - servicing, parts, etc, wellbeing and social events throughout the year, competitive pay, long service rewards and a partnership with Boost.
A leader trained in being a leader - we are so proud of this.
To be considered for this role, you must have these skills, experience and attributes:
Accounting or Finance degree required; and we’d be impressed if you were actively pursuing or interested in completing your chartered accountancy papers.
At least two years of commercial experience in a business environment, with a good practical understanding of business operations.
Excel expertise and an inquisitive mind - data analysis, pivot tables, VLOOKUP etc. are a breeze for you
Previous payroll experience is a bonus (but is not essential if you are a quick learner); you will oversee (but not directly manage) day-to-day payroll activities.
Trustworthy and mature - you will have access to a lot of confidential information so we need to be able to rely on you. You’re a natural people person and enjoy building relationships with the stakeholders we’re there to support
You’re tech savvy and comfortable working with modern technology
And you’re energetic, keen to get stuck in, and willing to be flexible in the work that you do.
If this sounds like you, and would like to apply for the role, please get in touch today.
