Graham Brown & Co is a well-established accounting practice with two offices located in the South Waikato. With best practice systems and processes in place and a young, open minded team, this is a great opportunity for someone to step in and make their mark.

We are looking for a motivated, energetic and well presented Receptionist to be the face of our Tokoroa Office in a permanent full-time role. To be successful you will be a self-starter, have excellent communication skills and a keen focus on providing exceptional Customer Service.

We need a motivated, quick-thinking individual who is a fast learner and can juggle their admin tasks with ease. The ideal candidate will also:

• Have proven reception experience
• Be skilled in Word, Excel and Outlook
• Have a keen eye for detail and be able to produce a high standard of work in a very fast paced environment
• Be able to follow processes, improve systems and multi-task when required
• Confidently work unsupervised within a team environment
• Equally you need to be able to handle confidential informational in a professional manner at all times

As well as a competitive salary there are other employee benefits on offer. We have a great team culture and are involved in many local sporting and extra-curricular opportunities. If we are not directly involved in an activity, there is a pretty good chance we are a strong supporter of, through our honorary work.

Graham Brown & Co Ltd fully support on-going education both internally and externally for our team, believing an educated and up to date team is key to creating a great level of service to our clients. Should the successful candidate wish to further their learning, we will assist them to broaden their education alongside the work environment.

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

Each year we look for the next up and coming star/s to join our team. The right person/s will have the opportunity to complete their study towards an accounting degree while in full time employment with Graham Brown & Co.

A successful applicant is expected to complete 2-4 papers per year through Massey University’s Extramural programme or Open Polytechnic.

Graham Brown & Co pays for all course fees and books up front and half the cost of the course fees are then deducted from your fortnightly wages throughout the study semester. On successful completion of each paper, the deducted fees are refunded back to you. If a pass is not obtained in a course paper, it is your responsibility to pay for the resit in full and the deducted fees from your first attempt are held until successful completion of the paper.

Apprentices are expected to allow 10 hours a week study time per paper. To help with this, apprentices may request an unpaid day or two half days per week for study. A quiet room and resources are supplied at the office to assist with this.

Apprentices are also entitled to two days paid study leave per paper (one study day and one exam day). Unpaid study leave may also be requested.

Other study arrangements outside Massey University’s Extramural programme or Open Polytechnic can be negotiated.

Numbers – The alternative costs
We believe the cost of full time study in an unsupported environment is around $62,000.

As an apprentice at Graham Brown & Co you save on these costs and have the ability to earn as you learn and gain invaluable practical knowledge and skills.

Who qualifies?
• A school leaver or recent school leaver with an aptitude for maths and the results to match
• Entry qualifications for acceptance into either Massey University or Open Polytechnic
• Interest in accounting/numbers (though you do not need to have studied accounting at school)

Advantages
• The ability to gain qualifications without having a student loan
• Your course costs paid for you (provided you pass)
• The ability to earn as you learn in your relevant chosen field
• Gain a wide range of practical experience adding to your CV for the future
• Well placed to continue on with professional exams in a supportive training environment

Starting Salary
Apprentices start on minimum wage and this is reviewed after three months, six months and annually thereafter. Apprentices who excel in both their studies and the working environment have the potential to earn a very competitive salary within the first five years and be exposed to a wide range of practical training. This often places you ahead of your university graduate counterparts, who have little or no practical experience upon completion of their degree.

Contact Richard Rutgers if you would like more information on info@grahambrown.co.nz or phone 07 885 1022.