Assistant Accountant

About KPMG

KPMG is a leading global professional services firm with a strong reputation for trust and quality. Its purpose is to help build prosperity for all New Zealanders, and that purpose shapes both client delivery and internal operations. The firm works in line with its shared values of Integrity, Courage, Excellence, Together, and for Better.

Role Overview

KPMG is seeking a meticulous and proactive Assistant Accountant to join its finance team in Auckland. This position is important to the organisation’s financial performance, with a focus on producing accurate and timely reporting that supports sound business decisions.

You will work alongside the wider finance function to maintain reliable financial information and help keep day-to-day finance processes running smoothly. The role suits someone who enjoys working with figures, takes pride in accuracy, and wants to grow in a fast-moving, collaborative environment.

What You Will Do

• Assist with the preparation and finalisation of monthly and annual financial reports to a high standard.
• Carry out the supporting work for financial and management accounting accurately and within deadlines, including monthly journal entries and general ledger review.
• Support cashflow forecasting by collecting and updating relevant financial information with the Financial Accountant.
• Help meet tax obligations by preparing and submitting GST and FBT returns on time and with care.
• Provide financial and administrative support for the budgeting process, particularly from a reporting and management accounting perspective.
• Perform balance sheet reconciliations according to agreed standards and raise any variances to protect the integrity of the data.

What We Are Looking For

• 2 to 3 years of experience with a strong grasp of financial and management accounting, including journals, general ledger work, and reconciliations.
• Capability to assist with monthly and yearly financial reporting.
• Understanding of tax compliance requirements, especially GST and FBT returns.
• Exposure to cashflow forecasting and handling financial information.
• Strong balance sheet reconciliation skills and a focus on data accuracy.
• Very good attention to detail.
• Ability to analyse and interpret financial information to support decisions.
• Good time management and the ability to meet reporting deadlines.
• Comfort working with stakeholders and communicating clearly.
• A mindset that looks for ways to improve processes and deliver better outcomes.

Additional Information

Recruitment for this position is being handled directly by KPMG’s Talent Acquisition team. Agency partners will only be contacted if support is needed.

Life at KPMG

KPMG welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds, including people with disabilities, mental health conditions, chronic health conditions, and neurodivergent individuals. If you have accessibility needs or need support to take part fairly in the hiring process, you may contact Emma for assistance.

The firm offers a broad range of benefits designed to support wellbeing, flexibility, and career growth. KPMG aims to create an environment where people can do meaningful work, grow professionally, and feel a sense of belonging.

Benefits

• Access to the firm’s annual incentive scheme.
• Opportunities for local and international secondments.
• Hybrid working across office, client, and home hubs.
• The option to work overseas and extend time with friends and family outside New Zealand.
• Flexible leave choices, including the option to buy additional annual leave.
• Gender-neutral parental support, including 18 weeks of fully paid parental leave for all new parents.
• Paid professional association membership of your choice.
• Digital accreditation opportunities through Microsoft and LinkedIn Learning, with tailored learning pathways.
• Discounts and special offers across insurance, banking, and lifestyle products and services.
• Access to inclusion, diversity, and equity networks such as Kiwa, Pride, Ethnicity, Accessibility, and Wahine.
• Opportunities to join Green Team initiatives supporting the firm’s move toward carbon zero by 2030.
• Participation in local social club events covering social, sporting, cultural, family, and fundraising activities.
• Paid time off for volunteering and citizenship activities.
• Wellbeing support including free flu vaccinations, subsidised sporting events, confidential counselling, an extra 5 days of Wellbeing leave, and access to a wellbeing portal with advice and resources.

Equal Opportunity

KPMG values diversity and believes different backgrounds and experiences strengthen relationships and improve outcomes for employees, clients, and communities. The organisation aims to be an employer of choice for people of every gender, ethnicity, generation, flexible work status, family situation, sexual orientation, and disability status.