Senior Bookkeeper

Certified B-Corp & Great Place to Work 2024 Embrace an inclusive and diverse workplace culture, centred on health, wellbeing, and fun
Grow your career in a rapidly expanding advisory firm
At BlueRock, we believe that doing what you love with people you care about leads to great outcomes.
We are a vibrant team passionate about our work, and we're looking for a dedicated Senior Bookkeeper to join our Bookkeeping team.
About Us: At BlueRock, we're more than just a workplace – we're a community that values diverse perspectives and celebrates innovation.
Our culture is built on collaboration, continuous learning, and a commitment to making a positive impact.
We are dedicated to providing exceptional professional services and fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued.
The Role: We are seeking an experienced and proactive Senior Bookkeeper to join our Bookkeeping team in Hawke's Bay.
Reporting to the Head of Bookkeeping, this role is crucial in overseeing and improving the performance, productivity, and quality of the team's client work.
You'll provide expert bookkeeping services and ensure the consistent achievement of operational KPIs and outstanding client outcomes.
Key Responsibilities: Team Support: Assist in supervising and providing guidance to team members, leading effective team meetings and training sessions.
Operational Delivery: Manage workflow and performance by coordinating and monitoring tasks based on the team's capabilities, and actively participate in process improvements.
Bookkeeping Tasks: Perform bank reconciliations, manage invoices and payments, oversee general ledger and fixed asset management, conduct month-end reconciliations, handle payroll activities, and prepare invoices and financial reports.
Client Relationships: Foster strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, ensuring smooth client onboarding, and promptly addressing client issues.
Project Contributions: Contribute to projects by collaborating with cross-functional teams, monitoring progress, and maintaining project documentation.
Requirements: Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Experience: 3/5 years experience in bookkeeping or accounting, with a solid understanding of operational KPIs and client service.
Skills: Proficiency in bookkeeping software and tools (e.g., Xero).
Excellent organizational and team support abilities.
Superior communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to manage multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
Benefits: Officially B-Corp Certified, a Certified Great Place to Work 2024 and 2023 Best Workplaces winner
Receive mentoring and coaching from industry leaders and plenty of opportunities for growth and promotion.
Learning and development including internal and external training programs to build your career skills.
An inclusive and diverse workplace culture centred on health, wellbeing and fun.
The ability to salary sacrifice for their very own BlueRock shares.
Gym membership after one year of tenure and mobile phone allowance after 6 months
We have our very own BlueRock public holidays to give our people the day off, on us
For more amazing perks of working at BlueRock and employee benefits – head to our careers page
How to apply: If this sounds like you, then please click on the "Apply" button and follow the prompts.
If you think you have what it takes, but don't necessarily meet every single point on the job description – please still apply.
We'd love to see if you could be a great fit and we can't wait to meet you
For any questions regarding this opportunity or if you require any adjustments to participate in this process, please reach out to For this role, only candidates with the eligible right to work in Australia will be considered.
Please be advised that BlueRock or any of its related or controlled entities do not accept unsolicited contact or resumes from Recruitment Agencies.
Even in 2024 it needs to be said, BlueRock is a workplace committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of age, citizenship, colour, disability, gender and gender identity, marital status, nationality, race, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
#J-18808-Ljbffr