At Recreate NZ, we believe work should be meaningful, supportive and enjoyable. Every day, we help young people living with disabilities experience opportunities, build confidence and create lasting friendships through fun, inclusive programmes.
Whether you're a recent accounting graduate or have a year or two of experience, this is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career while being part of a 'for purpose' organisation that makes a difference.
This position keeps our finance function running smoothly and supports the wider team to deliver life-changing programmes across New Zealand.
This Accounts role is fulltime at 30 hours per week, based in our Ellerslie head office. Applications with cover letters and CVs are accepted at present, with interviews due to take place from Tuesday 8th September (in person preferable). The successful candidate will ideally commence before Monday 28th September.
Your day-to-day work will include:
· Processing invoices and payments
· Managing accounts payable and receivable
· Bank and account reconciliations using Xero
· Assisting with fortnightly payroll - Payhero
· Preparing month-end
· Working alongside the funding team
· Working alongside our external accountant
· Providing guidance and support to one direct report
While there are month-end deadlines and finance processes to manage, you'll be supported by a supportive team, with training provided to help you succeed.
Be part of a passionate team that celebrates success together and supports one another. As part of the team, you'll have opportunities to:
· Volunteer on our incredible programmes, including activities like Tree Adventures, craft days, sporting events and community outings.
· See first-hand the impact your work has on young people and their families.
· Be part of a friendly, welcoming office where people enjoy coming to work.
· Grow both professionally and personally through ongoing learning and development.
· Work in a values-driven charity where kindness, inclusion and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.
· Relevant administration/accounting experience or relevant accounting qualification.
· Enjoys being organised and paying attention to detail.
· Is confident using technology.
· Communicates well and enjoys working with people.
· Wants to keep learning, growing and contributing to a positive team culture.
If you're looking for a role where you can develop your accounting and people management career while being part of an organisation that's fun, supportive and purpose-driven, we'd love to hear from you.
Come and help us create opportunities, build confidence and change lives - one adventure at a time.
Please provide a Cover Letter and your CV detailing your experience and what you can bring to the role, to personnel@recreate.org.nz
Recreate NZ is a unique and innovative registered Charitable Trust. We currently deliver over 600 opportunities across a range of adventure, recreation, social, education and work-skills programmes in the Auckland, Waikato, Wellington, Bay of Plenty and Christchurch regions each year.