Assistant Accountant | Overland Footwear Group

Who are we?

At Mi Piaci / Merchant we love shoes, our passion and drive for helping our customers feel great, is embedded in our culture and everything we do.

A New Zealand family- owned fashion footwear Retailer we've been around for 30+ years, we have 40+ stores across 3 brands, Mi Piaci, Merchant and Deuce, in both New Zealand and Australia.

Join our Finance Team as an Assistant Accountant and gain exposure across a wide variety of financial processes.

In this role, you'll support the Finance Manager and the wider business by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, month-end processes, and compliance requirements.

You'll work across month-end journals, P&L and balance sheet reporting, bank reconciliations, property & lease management, purchase clearing, and statutory requirements for both New Zealand and Australia.

You'll also play a key part in cashflow forecasting, reviewing payment runs, tax lodgments (IRD / ATO), and ad hoc projects that keep things moving.

This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, and you'll have the opportunity to learn and grow in a collaborative and supportive team.

What you'll be doing

Preparing month-end journals, P&L and balance sheet reconciliations

Overseeing bank reconciliations, POS variances, and purchase clearing

Managing property & lease accounting and related reporting

Supporting with vendor payments and accounts payable tasks

Compiling year-end information for financial statements and tax returns

Reviewing IRD / ATO lodgements and keeping up with legislative changes

Assisting with cashflow forecasting, reporting, and ad hoc projects

What you'll bring

Previous experience in an accounting or assistant accountant role

Strong attention to detail with the ability to meet deadlines

Knowledge of month-end processes, reconciliations, and reporting

Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement

Great communication skills and a team-focused mindset

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