Bookkeeper

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Devonport-Takapuna; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers is seeking an experienced Bookkeeper to join our Takapuna-based property consultancy. The role involves hands-on bookkeeping and financial administration across multiple entities, with close collaboration with management and external advisers.

You will own day-to-day processing, payroll support, GST, project cost tracking and monthly reporting, ensuring accuracy and timely financial information for project funding drawdowns.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years bookkeeping or accounting experience.
• Strong Xero experience and solid Excel skills.
• Experience with payroll, GST returns and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain financial records across multiple entities using Xero.
• Process accounts payable/receivable and payments.
• Perform regular bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Monitor rental income and property-related expenditure.
• Prepare payroll and relevant payroll administration.
• Assist with GST returns and project cost tracking.
• Prepare monthly management accounts and financial reporting.
• Support project funding drawdowns and financial documentation.

Skills

Bookkeeping experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bookkeeper to join our Takapuna-based property consultancy.

This is a hands-on role responsible for providing accurate, timely and reliable bookkeeping and financial administration support across the business and a portfolio of associated property-owning entities.

Working closely with management and external advisers, you will take ownership of day-to-day financial processing and reconciliations while also supporting payroll, GST, project cost tracking, property-related accounting, monthly reporting and funding drawdowns.

Key Responsibilities

Maintain accurate and up-to-date financial records across multiple entities using Xero

Process accounts payable and receivable, including supplier invoices and payments

Complete regular bank and credit card reconciliations

Monitor and reconcile rental income and property-related expenditure

Prepare and process payroll, including relevant payroll administration

Assist with the preparation and filing of GST returns

Track project budgets, costs, commitments and expenditure

Assist with monthly management accounts and financial reporting

Prepare supporting financial information and documentation for project funding drawdowns

Maintain accurate records and supporting documentation across all entities

Assist with intercompany transactions and reconciliations where required

Liaise with external accountants, property managers, suppliers, contractors and other professional advisers

Assist management with financial and administrative queries

Support improvements to financial processes, systems and reporting

Undertake other bookkeeping and financial administration duties as required

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable and comfortable taking ownership of the day-to-day accounts function.

Ideally, you will have:

A minimum of 2 years' relevant bookkeeping or accounting experience

Strong practical experience using Xero

Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations

Experience processing payroll and assisting with GST returns

Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy

Good Excel skills and confidence working with financial data

The ability to manage multiple entities, accounts and competing priorities

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Clear and professional communication skills

The confidence to liaise with accountants, property managers, suppliers and other external parties

The ability to work independently while also contributing to a close-knit team

Experience within property, construction, property development or professional services would be highly advantageous.

About Us

We are a specialist property consultancy providing development management, project management, construction management and asset management services across New Zealand. Our experienced team brings extensive hands-on property and construction expertise, managing projects through the full development lifecycle — from initial feasibility, acquisition and master planning through to consenting, procurement, construction and final delivery.

Our office is based in Takapuna on Auckland's North Shore, close to Takapuna Beach and the town centre. We are a close-knit team with a supportive, collaborative and family-oriented culture, offering a friendly working environment where people are encouraged to contribute, develop their skills and become part of the wider team.

What We Offer

A full-time, permanent position based in Takapuna

A supportive and friendly team environment

Exposure to a diverse portfolio of property and development projects

The opportunity to work across multiple entities and gain broader property accounting experience