Bookkeeper/Accounts Assistant

Reporting to: Group CEO and Finance Manager

Rapidly expanding company

Takapuna based

Bookkeeping/Accounts assistant and administrative role 

We are a financial services company located in Takapuna, and we are looking for an experienced bookkeeper/accounts assistant to work with the Finance Manager to provide accounting services to our three subsidiary companies. We are looking to apply to the list on the NZX within the next few months, making this role attractive to those who want to expand their careers and grow their skills and experience.

Its not essential, however, ideally you will have some experience in a finance services industry and managing commissions payments, calculations of clawbacks and invoicing of Advisers.

  Experience

The successful applicant will have had 3-5 years bookkeeping or accounts assistant experience in NZ, including a broad understanding of NZ payroll legislation and a thorough knowledge of the following:

• Xero and Xero Payroll
• Accounts payable and receivable, including invoice coding, processing and payment reconciliation
• Bank reconciliations and monitoring of cash flow
• Debtor and creditor data entry
• Cash balances management
• Payroll file preparation
• Understanding of regular tax returns i.e GST, PAYE, FBT 
• Month-end and year-end procedures, including journal processing and balance sheet reconciliations
• Preparation of financial statements, reports, and budgets.
• Calculation of commission payments 

Attributes

• Attention to detail and vigilance in adhering to systems and following processes
• Highly motivated, self-starter who is structured in their working style and is an effective time manager 
• Ability to respond to requests from a number of people in the group and to take responsibility for following through to conclusion.
• Proficiency in English

This role will require you to work from the office located in central Takapuna.

Salary will be in the $60K - $65K per annum range or negotiable based on skills and experience.

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