Accounting Administrator

BDO; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BDO Gisborne is seeking a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to join our Agribusiness team. You’ll provide office and financial administration and support to the Gisborne team and their portfolio of clients, helping to embed the team in the local community.

In this role you’ll assist with accounts processing and reconciliation, maintain accurate records, and liaise with clients and team members to resolve queries.

Qualifications

• Three years’ experience in an administration/account's role, preferably within a similar environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications and Xero.
• Understanding of office and financial principles, systems, and processes.
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships.
• Exceptional client service skills.
• Ethical and professional behaviour.
• Flexibility.
• Experience with payroll software.

Responsibilities

• Provide office and financial administrative support to the Agribusiness team.
• Assist with accounts processing and reconciliation.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Liaise with clients and team members to resolve queries and gather information.
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that values precision and client care.

Job description

We are looking for an Accounting Administrator to join our Agribusiness team at BDO Gisborne!

27th July, 2026

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to join our Agribusiness team at BDO Gisborne. In this role, you’ll provide office and financial administration and support to the BDO Gisborne team and their portfolio of clients. You’ll be joining a team that is truly embedded in the local community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide office and financial administrative support to the Agribusiness team
• Assist with accounts processing and reconciliation
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Liaise with clients and team members to resolve queries and gather information
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that values precision and client care

27th July, 2026

We are looking for a detail-oriented Accounting Administrator to join our Agribusiness team at BDO Gisborne. In this role, you’ll provide office and financial administration and support to the BDO Gisborne team and their portfolio of clients. You’ll be joining a team that is truly embedded in the local community.

What You’ll Do

• Provide office and financial administrative support to the Agribusiness team
• Assist with accounts processing and reconciliation
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Liaise with clients and team members to resolve queries and gather information
• Contribute to a collaborative team culture that values precision and client care

Skills and Experience

• Three years’ experience in an administration/account's role, preferably within a similar environment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite of applications and Xero
• Understanding of office and financial principles, systems, and processes
• Ability to cultivate and maintain positive relationships
• Exceptional client service skills
• Ethical and professional behaviour
• Flexibility
• Experience with payroll software

Why BDO Gisborne?

At BDO Gisborne, we’re more than just accountants—we’re trusted advisors and active members of our local community. We offer:

• A flexible and supportive work environment (including flexible start and end times)
• Opportunities for professional development
• A team culture that values people and relationships
• The opportunity to network and collaborate with people in member firms around NZ
• A day off on your birthday
• A salary subject to experience and benchmarked to the market rate each year

Hours:

Flexible, minimum of 30 hours per week.

Closing Date: 26 August 2026

Please note that we may begin shortlisting as we receive applications and could withdraw the advertising at any time.