Garden of York in Levin is a retail store providing quality, fresh fruit and vegetables to the local community. We are currently looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team. This role is primarily responsible for maintaining and evaluating records of financial transactions using both manual account books and computerised accounting systems.

This is a full-time, permanent position, working at least 30 hours per week. The hourly rate ranges from $30.00 to $35.00, depending on your skills, qualifications, and work experience.

Key Duties Include:

  • Keeping financial records, including GST, PAYE, time and wage records for staff, wage calculations and payments, accounts payable/receivable, and daily income and expenses
  • Maintaining and balancing accounts using manual and computerised systems
  • Preparing invoices, purchase orders, and bank deposits
  • Sending customer invoices and recording payments received
  • Processing payroll accurately and in a timely manner
  • Reconciling accounts against monthly bank statements
  • Monitoring cash flow and lines of credit
  • Preparing and producing financial statements, budgets, expenditure reports, and analyses using account books, ledgers, and accounting software
  • Gathering and organising relevant data and working closely with the accountant to ensure information is accessible and accurate
  • Verifying recorded transactions and reporting any irregularities to the owner
  • Preparing forms that report business tax entitlements and obligations, such as GST paid and collected (when required)
  • Performing any other duties assigned by the owner

To Be Successful, You Must Have:

  • At least 2 years of relevant work experience, or a relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or higher
    (Relevant fields include, but are not limited to: bookkeeping, accounting, finance, commerce, money handling, or related fields.)
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • The ability to work independently as well as part of a team

Applicants must have New Zealand residency or a valid New Zealand work visa with unlimited work rights.

If you are interested in joining our team as a Bookkeeper, please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining why you would be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you

Employer Questions

Your application will include the following question(s):

  • Are you currently in New Zealand?
  • Are you a New Zealand citizen?
  • Are you a New Zealand resident?
  • Do you hold an open work visa in New Zealand?
  • Do you have unlimited work rights in New Zealand?
  • Do you require employer assistance to obtain a new visa to work for a new employer?
  • Are you available to work more than 30 hours per week?
  • Do you have work experience in bookkeeping, accounting, finance, or commerce?
  • Do you have any qualifications in accounting, finance, or commerce?
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