Bookkeeping & Small Practice Accounting (Accounting)Full time$60, 000 to $70,000 depending on experienceOur client is an award-winning, very successful organisation based in Hawke's Bay. They have a great team and their goal is to support small business owners with their business, to help them to navigate challenges and make a real difference to their future so they can succeed. They are known by their clients for their honest, hardworking, dedicated approach and professionalism. As a team, they support their clients through tough times and lead them through the other side. Their reputation has grown based on rolling their sleeves up as a team and delving into the nitty gritty and they are renowned for their knowledge, professionalism, and expertise.About the opportunityOur client is looking for an experienced, confident, and capable Bookkeeper to join their team. The successful candidate will provide bookkeeping and payroll services to their clients, ensuring the client's financials are in order, organised, and up to date. At times this will mean figuring out where processes may have gone wrong for their clients. They are looking for someone organised, positive, optimistic with a collaborative approach, who can support their clients when wrong decisions may have occurred in the past without judgment as well as always meeting regular deadlines.This is a full-time position that can be fully remote for the right person or a hybrid role working in the office as well as at home. You will be required to be available from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday to Thursday and 9:00 am to 1:00 pm on Friday. Our client will support you with the tools needed to work from home. You will need to provide a dedicated office space for a laptop, two screens, and desk phones. They offer excellent onboarding over the first three months.Key ResponsibilitiesThe ability to empathise with clients and build strong relationships with clients needing exceptional and ongoing support.Meeting multiple deadlines for payrolls and reconciliations with ease with a flexible and open-minded approach.The ability to manage workflow efficiently and confidently with the ability to problem solve.Delivering exceptional and timely service helping customers to reach their goals and providing training when needed.Looking for and suggesting ways to proactively improve their clients' accounts.Skills Required -You must be technically savvy to be successful in this position.At least three years of full or part-time experience working within accounts as a bookkeeper or accountant.Proven experience understanding accounting principles and practical application of these including AR/AP, GST, and PAYE filing, setting up payments, reconciliations, IRD payments, creating budgets, cashflow management, and monthly reporting.Experience with processing payrolls with an understanding of payroll legislation.The ability to work unsupervised, multi-task, and manage your workflow and deadlines.Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated eye for detail.A good listener who can relay information clearly and simplyAn organised and proactive approach.An intrinsic desire to provide exceptional customer service at all times.Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, and Xero.Why work for our client?You will not find another role that provides the satisfaction and reward you can expect from this position. You will work for a proactive and well-connected team who make every day count for their clients. You will be well supported with upskilling, be kept up to date, and develop meaningful relationships with clients needing high levels of support. The team is a caring bunch who look after each other. You will enjoy social events outside of the office as well as have the flexibility to work remotely or in a hybrid work-and-home situation. The team prides itself on its ability to make a real difference to others and its dedication to its clients and you will end each day knowing you have worked hard with a real sense of accomplishment.If this excellent opportunity sounds like you, please send a cover letter explaining why you are interested and what you can bring along with your CV, to [email protected] . This is a permanent and full-time position. Only applicants with the right to work in New Zealand will be considered for this position.Your application will include the following questions:Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with?Do you have experience using Xero?How many years of bookkeeping experience do you have?What payroll systems do you have experience with?Are you available to work all of the hours required as outlined in the advertisement?Do you have a dedicated home office available for use?Report this job advert Don't provide your bank or credit card details when applying for jobs.#J-18808-Ljbffr
