Are you ready to take the next step in your accounting career? Pulse Energy is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Accountant to support our busy finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone currently undertaking, or planning to begin, Chartered Accountant (CA) training.

About the Role

You’ll play a key part in our Accounts Payable function, support month-end and indirect tax processes, and assist with financial reporting. You’ll work with modern finance systems and collaborate across teams in a dynamic, supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Accounts Payable: invoice entry, approvals, payment runs, and creditor reconciliations
• Support month-end: post journals, bank and balance sheet reconciliations, assist with payroll and accruals
• Assist with GST, FBT, and other indirect taxes
• Compile financial reports and forecasts
• Maintain sundry debtors and manage collections
• Identify and drive process improvements

About You

• Hold a relevant tertiary financial qualification
• Currently undertaking or intending to begin CA training
• 1–2 years’ experience in a corporate finance or assistant accountant roles.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central (ideally Continia) and general ledger systems
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel and MS Office skills
• Organised, accurate, and deadline-driven with strong attention to detail
• Take initiative and seek process improvements
• Comfortable working in a changing environment
• Communicate clearly and build strong relationships across teams
• Collaborative team player with a positive, solutions-focused attitude
• Willingness to learn quickly and develop new skills

About Pulse Energy
Pulse Energy is a 100% community-owned New Zealand energy company, providing electricity, gas, and broadband services nationwide. With strong South Island roots and a commitment to supporting local communities, we sponsor the Highlanders Super Rugby team and run initiatives like the Pay it Forward Programme and Powering Your Community Grants Programme, making a real difference across New Zealand.

Benefits

• Flexible working: Work from home two days a week.
• Well-being: Staff Well-being Days, Life and Trauma Cover Insurance, Southern Cross Health Insurance.
• Perks: Laptop, car parking, additional KiwiSaver contributions, retail discounts.
• Growth: Regular team social events, 1:1 mentoring, internal up-skilling, and training opportunities.
• Purpose: Be part of a company that values community, innovation, and making a difference.

How to Apply
If you’re ready to bring your finance skills to a company that values community and innovation, apply now with your CV and a cover letter telling us why you’re the best fit for this role!

All applicants must be entitled to work in New Zealand for this position. Please note: We are recruiting directly for this role and will not accept applications from recruitment agencies.