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Downer New Zealand has a proud history that can be traced back to 1870, and today we are NZ's leading provider of integrated services. Our commitment is building long-term relationships and supporting our customers with high calibre services and solutions. The key to our success is our people who, on a day-to-day basis, they stand and deliver the company's core values of Excellence, Courage, Collaboration & Integrity across a diverse landscape of markets. We are proud of what we do, and that we support the well-being of the communities we work, live and play in.

Located in our Kerrs Road Head Office, the Business Services team forms an integral part of the Downer business and is responsible for managing multi-functional payroll, and finance and accounting procedures for our operations teams across the country.

Within the team, we manage the entirety of accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, payroll, and a multitude of accounting tasks that are all focused on creating efficient processes and effective solutions for the day-to-day running of the business. This role will see you initially working with the Payroll team and interacting with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

The following skills and attributes are essential in this role:

• Proficient in Microsoft office with strong Excel skills
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Passion, drive and enthusiasm
• You will have good commercial acumen with the ability to approach tasks practically
• A natural ability to work with others
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Accurate data entry
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• In possession of a Bachelor's degree
• Optional - CA qualification through CAANZ your goal

This is an outstanding opportunity to work in our diverse business. The environment is challenging and rewarding. We offer the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture, and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We offer a competitive remuneration package, flexible working arrangements, and our focus for our people is training and development, so this gives excellent opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.

If this sounds like the opportunity for you, head to www.downercareers.co.nz and enter reference number 572420 to apply.

Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.

Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a Pre-Employment drug test and medical.

Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.

Please note we have an in-house recruitment team that manage all our vacancies. No candidates presented through an agency will be considered for any of our roles advertised, unless previously arranged. We would strongly encourage all candidates interested in these roles, to apply directly online through the portal provided otherwise your application will not be considered.