Bookkeeper

We are looking for a Bookkeeper to join our team in Rotorua. You will be mainly responsible for maintaining and evaluating records of financial transactions in account books and computerized accounting systems. This is a full time permanent position, working at least 30 hours per week, with an hourly rate ranging from $32.00 to $32.00 depending on your skills, qualifications, and work experience.

**Responsibilities include**:

- Keeping financial records, such as GST, PAYE, Time & Wages records of staff, wages calculation and payment, account payables/receivables, daily incomes and expenses
- Maintaining and balancing accounts using manual and computerised system
- Preparing invoices, purchase orders and bank deposits
- Sending customer invoices and recording payments received
- Processing payroll in an accurate and timely manner
- Reconciling accounts against monthly bank statements
- Monitoring cash flow and lines of credit
- Preparing and producing financial statements, budget and expenditure reports and analyses using account books, ledgers and accounting software packages
- Gathering and organising the relevant data and works closely to make the information accessible to the accountant
- Verifying recorded transactions and reporting irregularities to the owner
- May be required to prepare forms reporting business tax entitlements and obligations such as the amount of goods and services tax paid and collected
- Any other duties that may be assigned by the owner

**Requirements**:

- We expect the applicants to have at least 3 years relevant work experience or a relevant qualification at NAQF level 4 or higher
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Applicants for this position must have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa with unlimited work right

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

**Employer Questions**:
1. Do you have unlimited work right in New Zealand?

2. Are you a NZ citizen or resident?

3. Are you currently in NZ?

4. How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?

5. How many hours can you work per week?

6. What is your expected hourly rate?