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CooperAitken prides itself on being a great place to work. We promote strong teamwork, advocate personal development, understand the importance of family, and strive to be an employer that supports the right work-life balance.
We are a multi-branch firm, with a long established history of providing accounting excellence to our rural, commercial and family clients. Our philosophy is to work closely with our clients assisting them to grow and develop.
Offering the best in accountancy services, advisory, specialist tax advice, and many business services and support, we maintain a passion and commitment to our clients, staff and community – to add value and be the best provider of services we offer.
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Our latest career opportunities
Trust, Governance & Companies Administrator
Are you looking for an opportunity to balance lifestyle while working for an established, professional and people-driven company?
Would you like to explore an opportunity to advance your career, gain skills through professional development in a trusted and established work environment?
Due to staff turnover, the Trust, Governance & Companies Team are seeking a new administrator with legal and/or high-level Trust administration experience.
The position will be based in Morrinsville and supporting our clients throughout the region.
Position Summary:
As part of the Trust, Companies and Legal Team you will work alongside our existing In-House lawyer and specialist Administrators to ensure our client’s business, compliance and structural requirements are met. Appropriate training and support for the successful candidate will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Internal team and client support
- Annual Trust Compliance and Professional Trustee duties
- Organisation and review of Trust, Company and Legal documents
- Liaising with other professionals for Trust and Company Administration and transactions
- Administration support and document drafting
- Governance duties at Trust and Client Board meetings
Hours of Work:
Minimum of 3 days (24 hours) per week. Some flexibility with office hours, for the right candidate.
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand. A full job description is available upon request. Please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@cooperaitken.co.nz
Applications close Monday 4th September.
Intermediate & Senior Accountant
Are you looking for an opportunity to balance lifestyle while working for an established, professional and people-driven company?
Would you like to explore opportunities to broaden your career; gain skills through professional development in a trusted and established work environment?
We are seeking an Intermediate/Senior Accountant to join our team.
You will need;
- Tertiary qualification in relevant field or equivalent experience
- 3+ years of experience of chartered or commercial accounting
- Knowledge using Xero an advantage
- Experience using alternative accounting packages such as APS, MYOB is desirable
What we offer;
- Ongoing professional development; personalised towards your strengths and interests.
- A supportive, value-driven working environment
- Flexible working arrangements
Applications;
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Applications close: Friday 22 September 2023
Junior Accountant
Are you looking for an opportunity to balance lifestyle while working for a professional and people-driven company?
Would you like to explore opportunities to broaden your career, gain skills through professional development in a trusted and established work environment?
What we’re looking for;
As an up-and-coming Junior, you may have some basic experience already, or have recently acquired a relevant qualification. Alternatively, you may be a school leaver looking to develop a career in accounting.
What we offer;
- A busy and supportive working environment with professional development personalised towards your strengths and interests
- A wide client base with opportunities to grow and specialise in different areas
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional membership fees & training requirements provided
- Additional staff benefits
Applications;
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Personal Assistant
CooperAitken is a leading provincial accountancy practice delivering professional services to the greater Waikato region and beyond. The firm has been providing accountancy, taxation, business, farming and specialty services and advice to rural, commercial, and family businesses for over 100 years.
Position Summary:
- You will support directors and marketing administration
- This is an important part of the business with the day-to-day operations
- This would suit someone who is incredibly organised, ambitious and has the ability to prioritising workload either in a PA or Senior Administrator role
- This position is based in our Morrinsville office
Skills and Experience:
- Must have experience as an PA/Senior Administrator
- Ability to always handle confidential information in a professional manner
- Excellent communication skill and confident phone manner
- Keen and able to pick up new tasks
- Must have expert level in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
- High command of English, both written and verbal
- Previous experience in a role which highlights your skills
- Be able to follow processes and multi-task when required
- A strong ability to prioritise and juggle competing demands
Applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand.
Applications will be reviewed after 12th January 2022
Legal & Trust Administrator
Our Legal and Trust Administration service is part of our strong team of over 100, providing a diverse range of specialist skills and industry experience. Due to client and division growth, the Legal, Trust & Governance team are seeking a new administrator with legal or a high level secretarial experience.
The position will be based in Morrinsville and supporting our clients throughout the Waikato.
Who are we?
CooperAitken is a multi-branch Chartered Accountancy business with a long established history of providing accounting excellence to our rural, commercial and family clients.
Our philosophy is to work closely with our clients assisting them to grow and develop.
Offering the best in accountancy services, taxation advice, business and farming services, human resources advice, business software support, trustee and trust administration and ACC services, we maintain a passion and commitment to our clients, staff and community – to add value and be the best provider of services we offer.
Position Summary:
As a Legal & Trust Administrator you will work alongside our existing internal lawyer and legal executive to ensure our client’s business, legal and structural requirements are met. Appropriate training and support for the successful candidate will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Internal team and client support
- Annual Trust Compliance duties
- Organisation and review of Trust, Company and Legal documents
- Liasing with other professionals for Trust and Company administration and transactions
- Administration support and document drafting
- Governance duties at Trust and Client Board meetings
Skills, Experience and Competencies
Essential
- Be relationship focused to build strong interpersonal skills with clients, staff and professional peers
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Ability to use and adapt to Microsoft Office software packages
- Ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines with a high attention to detail
Preferred/Desirable:
- High level or review, drafting and compliance capability
- Driven to grow their legal skill-base
- Have experience and focus on Trust management and Company Governance
- You will be able to demonstrate a proven ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively
Hours of Work:
Up to 40 hours per week; some flexibility available
What do you need to do next?
If you think this role could be for you and you wish to work with a dynamic and progressive organisation, apply now.
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand.
A job description is available upon request.
Please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@cooperaitken.co.nz
Applications close 8 July 2022.
Trust & Companies Legal Executive
Our Legal and Trust Administration service is part of our strong team of over 100, providing a diverse range of specialist skills and industry experience.
Due our current Legal Executive taking maternity leave, we are seeking a legal executive and client services manager in a fixed term contract.
The position will be based in Morrinsville and supporting our clients throughout the Waikato.
Who are we?
CooperAitken is a multi-branch Chartered Accountancy business with a long established history of providing accounting excellence to our rural, commercial and family clients.
Our philosophy is to work closely with our clients assisting them to grow and develop.
Position Summary:
As a Trust & Companies Executive you will work alongside our existing internal lawyer and division team to ensure our client’s business, legal and structural requirements are met. Appropriate training and support for the successful candidate will be provided.
Key Responsibilities:
- Providing Trust Management services and Client support
- Trust Administration
- Companies Administration
- Client Support
- Relationship Management
Hours of work:
35-40 hours per week; Monday to Friday.
Applications:
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand. A full job description is available upon request. Please send your CV with a covering letter to recruitment@cooperaitken.co.nz
Payroll Advisor
Position Summary:
The Payroll Advisor will be required to process assigned payroll responsibilities with administrative and customer support where required. Maintaining client records and information accurately, utilising a range of payroll systems and responding to client queries in a professional and timely manner.
Who are we?
CooperAitken is a multi-branch Chartered Accountancy business with a long-established history of providing accounting excellence to our rural, commercial, and family clients. Our philosophy is to work closely with our clients assisting them to grow and develop.
Providing the best in accountancy services, taxation advice and specialty services such as: Trust & Companies, Software, ACC, and External payroll.
Key Responsibilities:
- Update and maintain employee/employer information within payroll systems.
- Calculate payroll data; including timesheets, leave requests.
- Respond to client queries in a timely manner
- Assist in the development of payroll procedures and processes
Skills / Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years Payroll Experience
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft office suite applications.
- Experience in a similar position in a busy office environment preferred.
- Ability to prepare quality correspondence and reports
- Knowledge of NZ Labour law, conditions of employment, tax legislations related to payroll desirable
Attributes:
- Good interpersonal and communication skills
- Professional personal presentation.
- Good organisational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload,
- Demonstrate adaptability and flexibility to tasks
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Ability to follow processes and meet deadlines
Hours of work:
This role is based in our busy Morrinsville office.
Hours are negotiable, but ideally 30-40 hours per week.
Applications:
All applicants must have the legal ability to work in New Zealand.
A detailed job description is available upon request.
Want to work with us?
Our team is growing and we’re always looking for superstars to join our team.
If you would like to express your interest in working with us, in either a professional accounting or administration role,
please get in touch.
