About the role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, the Centre Support Accountant is responsible 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.

How to apply

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. 

We encourage interested applicants to apply now via the form below, as we will be reviewing applications as we receive them. 

If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “Centre Support Accountant” in the subject line.