Ko mātou tēnei I This is Us

We believe that everyone should be able to actively contribute to their community and thrive. Our team of 900 stretches from Taupo to Whangarei, and provides access to critical health and social services. We are renowned for our core services Enliven, Family Works, Lifeline and Shine.

Everything we do is informed by our purpose to enable our clients to have a better life; and our values of Hope, Trust & Integrity, Compassion, Partnership, Tangata Whenua.

Te Kowhiringa I The Opportunity

We are looking for someone who has a successful track record in previous finance positions either as an Assistant Accountant or a strong Accounts person who is prepared to take on extra responsibility.

This position is responsible for providing financial support to the accountants and wider finance team. Effectively managing key elements of the finance system and being responsible for managing fortnightly Individualised funding salary payment and third-party creditors payments (Process IF batches on Care Call) and the below responsibilities:

• Accounts Receivable Invoicing for Enliven Individualised Funding (IF) Claims, and Shine.

• Reporting CAPEX, fixed assets and projects work-in-progress financial activity

• Manage credit cards

Month End process and Balance sheet reconciliations

• Organisational financial support in the areas allocated to the position

This is not a standard role, there is a lot of variety and there is a requirement to work with various stakeholders.

Ngā pūkenga kei a koe I Your Skills and Experience

• A strong foundation in Accounting with at least 3 years of commercial experience
• Experience in working with Financial Systems like Microsoft Business Dynamics
• Understanding of accounting standards and relevant legislations
• Experience in continuous process improvements
• Experience of bank reconciliation, accounts payable, month end reporting, accruals
• System savvy skills - with intermediate MS Excel skills
• Willingness and ability to learn quickly
• Able to work effectively under deadlines and pressure
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Open-minded, with supporting the team with ad hoc tasks
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Ngā āhuatanga hirahira o te mahi nei I Highlights of Working with Us

We are committed to creating a diverse work place where you can look forward to feeling included and valued for your contribution. Examples of our commitment, include that we are a dementia friendly organisation, a DVFREE Tick Accredited employer, a member of Te Uru Tāngata Centre for Workplace Inclusion; and a member of the Pride Pledge.

Our people are critical to our success. Part of working as part of our team means that you will have access to:

• Counselling and support through our Employee Assistance programmes
• Wellbeing support and resources for you and your family
• Discounts for a range of services and product, through our BOOST programme
• A reward each time you successfully refer a friend or family to work for PSN
• Formal recognition for your service from 5 years of service
• Kiwi saver contribution in addition to your base salary
• Apply to purchase up to 10 additional days of annual leave each year

Contact Recruitment@psn.org.nz if you have any questions or would like a copy of the Role Profile.

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E hika ma, Tono a mai! (What are you waiting for)… join our team and be part of the solution!