Assistant Accountant

About Auror

At Auror, we’re empowering the retail industry to tackle theft and Organised Retail Crime, a $150 Billion problem globally. It’s high volume crime that’s increasingly organised in nature and is putting people, retailers, and communities at risk every day.

Founded in New Zealand 11 years ago, we’re working with some of the best and largest retailers in the world across the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and the UK.

Auror is connecting people and intelligence to reduce crime. We’re using technology for good. 

In partnership with our leading retail partners, we need people with the passion, determination, and innovation required to overcome one of the world's largest problems. If you’re looking to make a difference with and for the people dedicated to stopping crime, for good, then we want you on our team.

The Role

As an Assistant Accountant with Auror’s Finance team, you’ll play a key role in a fast-growing tech company. 

In this varied and hands-on position, you'll be involved in a wide range of accounting responsibilities, support internal stakeholders with financial queries, and contribute to management reporting. This is a great opportunity to grow your accounting career within a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Performing bank and credit card reconciliations
• Managing accounts payable, including processing supplier invoices and payment
• Overseeing customer invoicing and accounts receivable
• Responding to finance-related queries from across the business
• Assisting with balance sheet reconciliations and preparing monthly management accounts
• Running bi-monthly payroll, including leave processing and reporting
• Maintaining the fixed asset register and completing related reconciliations
• Supporting tax compliance activities, including GST returns
• Contributing to year-end procedures and external audits
• Assisting with ad hoc projects, administrative tasks, and financial analysis

This role reports to Craig Bott, Senior Finance Director

I joined Auror in 2024 after returning from 7 years working in London. I’ve come from some larger corporate organisations and I love being part of the team at Auror where every day looks a bit different and the work and decisions I make have a noticeable  impact on our team and the wider business. Outside of work, I am a proud Dad of two young boys. On the weekends we love to go out adventuring, often to find a new playground or icecream spot. Thankfully I enjoy running to balance out my serious sweet tooth! 

About you

• You’ve completed (or are working towards) a qualification in Accounting, and/or have hands-on experience in a varied accounting role
• Comfortable using accounting software and Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets (Xero experience is a bonus!)
• Detail-oriented, adaptable, and eager to learn in a fast-paced environment
• Naturally curious, with a mindset for continuous improvement
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• We’ll support you on your CA/CPA journey

We are looking for people who demonstrate a strong alignment to our Guiding Principles (you can find these on our Careers page).

Auror is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible application process to all candidates and we are actively working to improve diversity within the tech industry. We celebrate diversity and inclusiveness at Auror, regardless of (but not limited to) race, gender, sexual orientation, family status, religion, ethnicity, national origin, physical disability, veteran status, or age.

If you need adjustments to any part of our recruitment process because of accessibility reasons, please do not hesitate to let us know during the application process. We will work with you to identify adjustments that will allow you to perform at your best.

• Competitive salary Range: Depending on level of experience of $57,500 - 75,000 (IC1)

• Employee share scheme: You’ll own part of a company making a real difference!
• Flexibility: We are hard-working and outcome focused, but recognise there is more to life than work. We promote a healthy work/life blend.
• Shorter work weeks (at full pay): Everyone gets Friday afternoons off, so you can start your weekend early, and do more of whatever it is that makes you happy.
• Focus on mental and physical health: We understand how vital our health is and have policies to support your wellness, including: Wellness Days, and up to three expert sessions paid for every year.
• Health insurance: We prioritise looking after your health by covering 100% of your individual health insurance plan through nib health insurance.
• Family-friendly: We offer comprehensive parental leave and benefits for primary and non-primary caregivers, including a baby bonus and meals delivered to your door.
• Personal growth: We support our team to participate in courses, conferences, or events that will help them develop their skills.
• Team love: We have regular team lunches and social events where most (if not all) activities are during work hours.

Next steps:

If you’re excited about our mission and you have the experience and a passion for this role, please hit “Apply”.

If you’re not sure that you tick all the boxes but feel you’re close to what we’re looking for, please apply anyway! We’re proud that Auror is a place where everyone can learn and grow so we’d love to hear from you.

You'll be asked to submit a cover letter as part of your application. While this is optional we do encourage it, as we find cover letters can tell a story that resumes alone often cannot. Our hiring team love to understand what attracted you to this role and why you are excited about the opportunity to join Auror.

Once you apply, you’ll hear from us to acknowledge your application. If you have questions about any of the above, or if you have any accessibility requirements, we’ll be able to help you from there.