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Assistant Accountant

Assistant Accountant job description

The Assistant Accountant will provide support to the senior accountant and wider finance team by helping to prepare financial statements, accounts, budgets, processing invoices and preparing VAT returns.Assistant Accountants are also a key member of the finance team who are responsible for the finalisation of month-end and year-end accounts.

Assistant Accountant duties and responsibilities of the job

The role is hugely instrumental in helping the finance team make decisions about what will ultimately improve business performance.An Assistant Accountant job description generally includes:Supporting the senior/managing accountant and wider finance teamCollaborating with these teams to work on various accounting projectsPerforming reconciliations of accountsProcessing payments and invoices accurately and within expected time periodsVerifying financial statements, ledgers and accounts and making corrections where appropriatePreparing profit and loss accounts sheetsPreparing VAT returnPreparing the yearly budgetTaking minutes in meetings and other administrative duties

Assistant Accountant job qualifications and requirements

Although a Bachelor’s degree isn’t a requirement, it may be advantageous in helping candidates secure a career in accounting or finance, of which an Assistant Accountant is generally the first step. Degrees in the following industries may work especially in jobseekers' advantage:AccountingEconomicsMathematicsAn Assistant Accountant job description should also highlight the following skills.The ability to produce accurate financial reportsExcellent attention to detailDiscretion as there will likely be sensitive information and figures discussedThe ability to work to strict time constraintsThe ability to prioritise workAn organised and methodical approach to a taskAn Assistant Accountant is unlikely to be expected to have a huge amount of experience and is likely to get a lot of on-the-job training.

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Salary for Assistant Accountant
80000 - 95000
25th Percentile
80000
The candidate has little or no prior experience in the position and is still developing relevant skills.
50th Percentile
88000
The candidate has an average level of experience and has most of the necessary skills.
75th Percentile
95000
The candidate has above-average experience, has most or all the necessary skills and may have specialised qualifications.
Salary range based on three percentiles The starting salaries represent gross yearly salaries. They do not include bonuses, benefits or KiwiSaver.
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