Bookkeeper

Number of vacancies: 1
Job location: Auckland Region
Employment type: full-time, permanent
Minimum Hours per week: at least 30 hours per week

We are seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Bookkeeper to join our team. This is a full-time, permanent position based in our North Shore Auckland office, with a guaranteed minimum of 30 hours of work per week.

Responsibilities of the Position

• Maintain accurate financial records and a full set of accounts using manual and computerised systems.
• Record daily financial transactions and ensure accounts are accurately maintained and balanced.
• Manage Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including processing supplier invoices, preparing customer invoices, recording payments, and reconciling supplier and customer accounts.
• Prepare invoices, purchase orders, bank deposits, and process incoming and outgoing payments.
• Reconcile bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor company cash flow and provide regular financial updates to management.
• Verify financial transactions and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and report any discrepancies or irregularities.
• Maintain GST records, assist with GST return preparation, and support payroll processing, including employee timesheets and leave records.
• Prepare monthly financial statements, Profit & Loss reports, expenditure reports, and assist with budget preparation and expenditure monitoring.
• Assist with month-end and year-end reconciliations and prepare supporting financial documentation for external accountants.
• Record and allocate construction project expenditure, including material purchases, supplier invoices, subcontractor payments, and other project-related costs.
• Monitor project costs against approved budgets, maintain project cost records, and prepare project expenditure reports to support management and Project Managers.
• Provide administrative and operational support for construction projects and general business operations.

Job pre-requisites:

• A qualification equivalent to NZQF Level 4 or above in accounting, finance or a related discipline.
• At least three years of relevant work experience may substitute for the qualification.
• Eyes for details and a hard-working attitude.
• Experience using Xero or similar accouting software
• Must have legal right to work in New Zealand.

If you’re interested in this role, please click “Apply Now” and submit your resume.