Assistant Accountant

Our Story

At Vitaco, we’re dedicated to empowering healthier lives through world-class brands like Healtheries, Nutra-Life, Musashi, Athena, and Aussie Bodies. As a leading Australasian manufacturer and distributor of health food, sports nutrition, and supplement products, we’ve been helping people live healthier lives for over 100 years. With over 650 team members across New Zealand and Australia, Vitaco operates three in-house manufacturing sites and exports to over 30 countries worldwide. Whether online or on store shelves, Vitaco’s high-quality products are never far from reach.

 

About the Role

We are seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Assistant Accountant to join our Finance team based in East Tamaki, Auckland. Reporting to the Financial Accountant, this role plays a key part in supporting month-end processes, maintaining the fixed asset register, preparing reconciliations, and assisting with GST returns. You’ll also provide master data support and collaborate across finance functions including Accounts Payable and Receivable.

 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone early in their accounting career who is looking to grow in a dynamic FMCG environment.

What you own and deliver:

• Assist with month-end closing, including expense accruals, bank reconciliations, and depreciation processing.
• Prepare and follow up on balance sheet reconciliations for the Group and follow up outstanding items
• Daily bank reconciliations and processing of related journals, any missed or unprocessed AP/AR items are communicated with the team.
• Review payment batches processed by AP team for supplier/GST/Tax/Sundry payments and ensure compliance with delegation authority.
• Assist the Financial Accountant to process and file the monthly indirect taxes to IRD and the ATO on behalf of the Vitaco Group.
• Maintain and update the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals, and depreciation.
• Support GST return preparation and filing for NZ and AU entities.
• Contribute to master data management and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Uphold Vitaco’s Vision and Values in all activities.

About you:

• Degree qualified in Accounting.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a medium/large commercial environment.
• Exposure to general accounting tasks, ideally within FMCG.
• Progress toward CA/CPA qualification is preferred.
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Deadline and results focused 
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective time management and prioritisation.
• Collaborative and service-oriented mindset.
• Team player who works at pace.
• Strong Excel skills and exposure to Navision or other ERP system will constitute an advantage
• Exposure to a multi-currency and trans-tasman environment will also be an advantage.
• Commitment to safety and a positive team culture.

Why Join Vitaco?

At Vitaco, we don’t just offer a job—as a HRD 5-Star Employer of Choice, we offer a rewarding career in a business with purpose and heart. Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary & flexible working arrangements WFH 
• Health & wellness perks – Discounts on our amazing products and access to discounted health insurance.
• Onsite perks – Subsidised onsite café and wellbeing initiatives.
• Wellbeing support – Access to in-house naturopath and nutrition experts, plus Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• Learning and growth – Continuous opportunities to expand your skills and knowledge.
• Work-life balance – Celebrate your birthday with a day off.
• Team culture – Join a supportive, passionate, and innovative team.

Ready to Apply?

Applications will be reviewed before the closing date – so don’t wait.

 

To learn more about this career opportunity or to apply online, please click Apply Online and you will be taken to our careers page.

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Agencies please note: this recruitment assignment is being managed directly by Vitaco’s recruitment team. We will reach out to our preferred agency partners should we require additional talent options. Your respect for this process is appreciated.