Assistant Accountant

At CARTERS, we have been building New Zealand and Kiwi careers for over 150 years. We make it a priority to ensure you are looked after in a professional, inclusive, and supportive working environment where you can be proud of the work you have achieved.

Our National Support Office in East Tamaki is looking for an ambitious Assistant Accountant who is looking to take their next step in their finance career. This is an opportunity to work in a high-performing finance team, gain exposure with a large organisation, and develop your technical and commercial skills in a role where your contribution truly matters.

About the role

As an Assistant Accountant, you will play a key role supporting month-end, reporting, and operational finance activities. You will work closely with our stakeholders across the business, gaining broad exposure while building strong technical foundations, providing you with variety, visibility, and a fantastic chance to learn, develop and grow.

Key responsibilities include

• Supporting month-end close, including taking ownership of posting journals and performing balance sheet reconciliations
• Providing strong financial support across the team including journal preparation, invoicing, reconciliation preparation and variance investigation
• Analysing stocktakes, identifying variances and control improvement opportunities
• Assisting with the manufacturing accounting process where required, including back-costing and invoicing
• Providing timely, quality and accurate standard reports to the wider business
• Providing strong support in finance and head office administrative tasks
• Assisting with other ad hoc finance projects, reporting and compliance requirements

About you

You are a capable finance professional who enjoys problem-solving and working in a fast-moving environment. You will bring experience in an Assistant Accountant or similar role, ideally in a medium-to-large or high-volume environment.

• Strong reconciliation and analytical skills, with attention to detail
• Confidence working with Excel and financial systems
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships across the business
• A relevant Accounting or Commerce qualification (or working towards one)
• Experience in inventory, manufacturing, or distribution environments is advantageous

Why CARTERS?

• Stability and a focus on work life balance, this role offers permanent full-time employment.
• Attractive compensation package
• 7.5% benefits package designed to support your health and financial security. This includes fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in our Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance coverage, and contributions to KiwiSaver
• Company buying privileges across all CARTERS stores
• Training, Development and Promotional opportunities
• A culture that supports work-life balance and flexibility

Apply now to join the CARTERS team!

Apply now and join a business that is committed to developing great people and delivering great outcome. Please be advised that this position is exclusively open to candidates with valid working entitlements in New Zealand (citizens, permanent residents, or those holding valid work visas).