Centre Support Accountant

About the role Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Centre Support Accountant isresponsible for supporting the financial management of Centres. Duties include, but are not limited to: Train & support area staff in use of Business Central, budgets & reports Resolve queries from area staff in a timely manner, escalating where necessary Assist the Management Accountant to create appropriate annual budgets for Centres Complete miscellaneous tasks required to complete the transfer of Centres to Playcentre branches About you The successful candidate will have: A background in accounting Ability to effectively communicate accounting concepts to non-accountants Excellent computer skills - experienced user of Microsoft Office Word and Excel Strong relationship building and communication skills (written & verbal) Excellent time management, attention to detail & problem solving skills Desired: A relevant tertiary qualification Knowledge and experience within a charitable organisation Experience in Dynamics Business Central Benefits Permanent, part-time work – Up to 30 hours per week Supportive team environment Nearly 85 years strong, and still shaping the future for tamariki. Join our high trust team and be part of our next chapter! About us Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. Committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrating people’s uniqueness, with a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’. Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. #J-18808-Ljbffr