61063 Assistant Accountant - Scion

Assistant Accountant
Finance Team
Location: New Zealand (location to be confirmed)
Vacancy Number:61063
Hours: Full-time  40 hours per week, Fixed-Term (15 months) 

We’re looking for a proactive and detail-orientated accounting professional who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems, and contributing to accurate financial reporting. Join our Finance Team and make a real impact.  This position will play a key role in supporting the Bioeconomy Science Institute through a period of organisational transformation and integration. 

• Undertake receivables, revenue accounting, reconciliations and fixed assets accounting. 

• Work closely with the Financial Accountant and wider Finance Team to support accurate month-end reporting and financial controls. 

• Join a collaborative team supporting science that delivers benefits for New Zealand's bioeconomy. 

What you will be doing | Ngā whāinga matua 

You will play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance function. This is a hands-on role where you will prepare reconciliations, process transactions, maintain financial records, and support month-end reporting activities.  Working closely with the Financial Accountant and wider finance team, you will help ensure financial information is accurate, timely, and well supported. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Completing end-to-end accounts receivable activities.
• Preparing revenue journals, accruals and reconciliations.
• Completing bank and balance sheet reconciliations. 
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and processing asset transactions.
• Preparing month-end reporting information and audit ready workpapers.
• Maintaining effective financial controls and contributing to process improvement. 

What you will bring | Ngā tino pūkenga me ngā wheako 

To be successful in this role, the minimum qualifications required are: 

• A recognised accounting qualification (or currently working towards one) or equivalent relevant accounting experience.
• Proven experience in accounts receivable, including invoicing, account reconciliation, customer account management, and credit control.
• Experience with revenue accounting, bank reconciliations, balance sheet reconciliations, and fixed asset accounting.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on accuracy and continuous improvement.
• Experience using TechnologyOne or a similar ERP system and intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder relationship skills with a customer-focused approach. 

A copy of the Position Description is available for you to view once you click on the ‘apply’ button. 

What you will get | Ngā hua o tēnei tūranga 

Enjoy a range of benefits that support your wellbeing, professional development, flexibility, and work-life balance, helping you build a rewarding and sustainable career with us. 

Why join us? 

At the Bioeconomy Science Institute, you'll be joining a collaborative and purpose-driven organisation dedicated to creating positive outcomes for New Zealand. We value diversity, continuous learning, and developing our people to achieve their full potential. 

If you're an organised finance professional looking for a rewarding fixed-term opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. 

About us | Ko wai mātou 

We've built something new.  AgResearch, Manaaki Whenua – Landcare Research, Plant & Food Research and Scion have come together to form the Bioeconomy Science Institute. We are more than 2200 people working to support the growth and resilience of the bioeconomy in New Zealand and beyond.  

Together, our world-class science can do more to advance innovation in agriculture, horticulture, forestry, aquaculture, biotechnology and manufacturing; protect and enhance ecosystems from biosecurity threats and climate risks; and develop new bio-based technologies and products. 

This position sits under the current Scion group of the Bioeconomy Science Institute. 

For further details about the Bioeconomy Science Institute can be found on our website , watch this Bioeconomy Science Institute short clip.   

We welcome applicants who are excited to join us on this change journey. 

Applications close on Wednesday 26 August 2026 5:00pm