Assistant Accountant

About CARTERS

CARTERS has been supporting New Zealand and helping build Kiwi careers for more than 150 years. The company aims to provide a professional, inclusive, and encouraging workplace where people can take pride in their contributions.

Role overview

The National Support Office in East Tamaki is seeking an energetic Assistant Accountant to join its finance team. This position offers exposure to a large organisation, close collaboration with business stakeholders, and the chance to strengthen both technical and commercial capability in a role that has real impact.

What you will do

In this position, you will support month-end processing, reporting, and day-to-day finance operations. You will work alongside colleagues across the business, giving you broad exposure and helping you build a solid technical base while learning and growing in the role.

• Assist with month-end close activities, including preparing journals and completing balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support the wider finance function through journal work, invoicing, reconciliation preparation, and variance analysis.
• Review stocktake results, investigate differences, and identify opportunities to improve controls.
• Contribute to manufacturing accounting tasks when needed, including back-costing and invoicing.
• Prepare accurate and timely standard reports for internal stakeholders.
• Help with finance and head office administration as required.
• Take part in ad hoc finance projects, reporting tasks, and compliance-related work.

About you

You are a confident finance professional who enjoys solving problems and working in a fast-moving environment. Ideally, you will already have experience in an Assistant Accountant role or a similar position, preferably within a medium to large organisation or a high-volume setting.

Additional requirements and attributes

• Well-developed reconciliation and analytical ability, with a strong eye for accuracy.
• Comfortable using Excel and financial software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build effective working relationships across the business.
• A relevant qualification in Accounting or Commerce, or progress toward one.
• Experience in inventory, manufacturing, or distribution environments is an advantage.

Why join CARTERS

• Permanent full-time employment with a strong focus on stability and work-life balance.
• An attractive compensation package.
• A 7.5% benefits package supporting health and financial wellbeing, including fully covered Southern Cross Health Insurance, participation in the Superannuation Savings Scheme, Life and Disability Insurance, and KiwiSaver contributions.
• Buying privileges across all CARTERS stores.
• Training, development, and promotion opportunities.
• A workplace culture that values flexibility and work-life balance.

Eligibility

This role is open only to candidates who have the legal right to work in New Zealand, including citizens, permanent residents, or people holding a valid work visa.