Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records using accounting and bookkeeping systems.
• Record daily, weekly and monthly financial transactions, including income, expenses, purchases and payments.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable, including invoicing, recording payments and following up outstanding accounts.
• Reconcile financial records and company accounts against bank statements and investigate discrepancies.
• Maintain and update the company's general ledger.
• Process payroll and maintain employee time, wage and PAYE records.
• Assist with the calculation and timely payment of wages.
• Monitor cash transactions and assist with maintaining accurate cash flow records.
• Maintain accurate records of business expenses, income and other financial transactions.
• Track and maintain inventory records and related financial information.
• Prepare and maintain invoices, receipts, payment records and other financial documentation.
• Assist with GST and PAYE-related records and documentation and ensure information required for IRD purposes is accurate and complete.
• Provide accurate bookkeeping records and supporting information to the Accountant and management.
• Work with relevant departments to ensure the accuracy of financial and client account information.
• Identify and report discrepancies or irregularities in financial records.
• Maintain an organised and complete filing system for financial and accounting records.
• Assist with the preparation of financial reports and other accounting documentation as required.
• Perform other bookkeeping and financial record-keeping duties relevant to the position.

Skills and Experience

The successful applicant will ideally have:

• A relevant qualification at NZQF Level 4 or above, or at least three years of relevant work experience in bookkeeping or a related field.
• Practical knowledge of accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• Experience with bank reconciliations and maintaining financial records.
• Experience with payroll and PAYE-related records.
• Good attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with accounting software and computerised bookkeeping systems.

What We Offer

• A stable and supportive working environment.
• Opportunities to develop practical bookkeeping and accounting experience.
• A varied role involving day-to-day financial and business administration.
• Staff discount on in-store purchases.

How to Apply

Please send your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant bookkeeping experience and New Zealand work rights to Paul@wellmart.co.nz.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

At this stage, only applicants with unrestricted work rights in New Zealand will be considered.