Whanganui is recognised as a great place for families and people who enjoy the best of our gorgeous natural environment. The team at Whanganui District Council work together to enhance the quality of life in Whanganui by providing support and services to our community.

A great opportunity is available to join our passionate team of Finance professionals in a 2 year fixed term part time role as the Accountant.

About the Role:

In this role you will be working in the finance team helping to deliver financial information. Reporting to the Finance Manager your key responsibilities will include:

• Assisting with other entity accounting including transactions, journals and bank reconciliations
• Maintaining Internal Controls
• Assisting with Council's external audit process
• Maintaining Council's fixed asset register
• Liaising with Council staff on sundry finance matters as required.

About you:

To be successful in this role you will have:

• An appropriate tertiary or accounting qualification (desirable)
• Excellent communication skills
• An eye for detail and be able to demonstrate accuracy with figures.
• You will also legally be able to work in NZ

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary
• Health and Wellbeing benefits
• Active Social Club

This is a 2-year fixed term part time role of between 20-30 hours per week. These hours can be negotiated with the successful candidate.

How to apply

Please review the position description and apply via our careers site now: https://whanganuidc.recruitmenthub.co.nz/Vacancies and enter ref code 6869420

Please note, only applications submitted via our careers page can be considered.

To find out more please contact Simon Manville on simon.manville@whanganui.govt.nz