Penguin Horticulture Limited specialized in recruiting and managing horticulture/viticulture and farming based labour supply. We operate out of Auckland and have clients all over New Zealand. We are seeking a detail oriented and organized bookkeeper to join our team. This is a permanent position, 30 hours of full time weekly work commitment fulfilling work life balance and a competitive hourly rate of $30.00 - $34.00 depending on experience.

Successful candidate will hopefully possess the following attributes:

  • Relevant qualification or relevant work experiences (3 years or more) in the area of accountancy, administration or management
  • Effective communication skills
  • Team player
  • Attention to details
  • Multilingual is preferred but not necessary
  • Strong knowledge of NZ payroll legislation, tax requirements and employment law compliance
  • Proficiency with accounting software

Duties and responsibilities

  • Manage accounts payable, receivable, including but not limited to invoice processing and payment schedule
  • Process payroll for employees on time, ensuring accurate wages/salaries calculation, tax deduction, compliance obligation are met
  • Maintain and reconciling ledgers and bank accounts
  • Maintain accurate, confidence documentation with high traceability
  • Ability to identify irregularities and submit timely exception reports to director
  • Assist in audit if necessary

This description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of task and the employee may be required to carry out any other tasks and duties which are reasonable necessary or incidental to the position.