Accounts & Admin Assistant

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Linwood-Central-Heathcote Community; Hybrid; NZD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Part-time role

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Group stability

Job summary

Property & Grounds is seeking an organised Accounts & Admin Assistant for a permanent part-time role (20 hours per week) with flexibility. You’ll manage accounts, invoicing, reconciliations, and payroll-related timesheets, while supporting general admin duties within the Property Services Group.

The ideal candidate has 1–2+ years in accounts or admin roles, is detail-focused, and comfortable liaising with clients and suppliers. A NZ driver’s license is an advantage, and Xero experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2+ years experience in accounts or admin roles.
• Experience with Xero; SimPro or similar job management software is a bonus.
• Sharp eye for detail and accuracy — numbers must add up.
• Able to juggle multiple priorities.
• Confident communicator liaising with clients, suppliers, and team.
• Full NZ driver’s license is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts receivable and payable, and keep invoicing on track across all jobs.
• Handle reconciliations, remittances, and support month-end processes.
• Be the friendly first point of contact for client invoicing queries.
• Keep supplier rate cards and invoices accurate and up to date.
• Oversee vehicle fleet maintenance and compliance.
• Prepare timesheets for payroll and support general office administration.
• Help find better, more efficient ways of doing things.

Skills

Accounts experience

Administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

NZ driver’s license

Xero

SimPro

Tools

Xero

SimPro

Job description

Looking for a part-time role where your attention to detail actually matters? Property & Grounds is looking for an organised, numbers-savvy Accounts & Admin Assistant to join our team on a permanent part-time basis — 20 hours a week, with the flexibility to fit around the rest of your life.

About Us

Property & Grounds is a fast-growing property maintenance and landscaping business based in Christchurch, with a satellite team in Tauranga. We're part of the wider Property Services Group, giving you the stability of an established organisation with the pace and variety of a growing trades business.

The Role

Reporting to our Operations Coordinator, you'll be the go-to person keeping our accounts and office running smoothly. Day to day, you'll:

• Manage accounts receivable and payable, and keep invoicing on track across all our jobs
• Handle reconciliations, remittances, and support month-end processes
• Be the friendly first point of contact for client invoicing queries
• Keep our supplier rate cards and invoices accurate and up to date
• Oversee our vehicle fleet's maintenance and compliance
• Prepare timesheets for payroll and support general office administration
• Help us find better, more efficient ways of doing things

About You

• 1-2+ years' experience in an accounts or administration role
• Experience with Xero (SimPro or similar job management software a bonus)
• A sharp eye for detail and accuracy — numbers need to add up
• Comfortable juggling a few priorities at once
• A confident communicator, happy liaising with clients, suppliers, and the team
• A full NZ driver's licence is an advantage

What's On Offer

• Permanent part-time role — 20 hours per week, with some flexibility on how these are structured
• $25–$30 per hour, depending on experience
• Supportive, down-to-earth team environment
• Backing and stability of the wider Property Services Group