Bookkeeper

BDO in New Zealand; Gisborne; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible start/finish times

Birthday leave

Professional development

Collaborative culture

Global network

Job summary

BDO Gisborne is seeking experienced bookkeepers to join our Agribusiness and Commercial teams. You'll handle bookkeeping, payroll, GST preparation, and Xero support for a portfolio of clients, working closely with business owners and farmers to keep finances organised and compliant.

We welcome applicants from bookkeeping, payroll, accounts administration, and related fields who are proactive, detail-oriented, and collaborative. Flexible hours and a supportive team culture are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Three years' bookkeeping or related experience.
• Experience with GST, accounts payable/receivable, and payroll.
• Strong Xero and MS Office skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping and payroll for a client portfolio.
• Prepare GST returns and support tax administration.
• Process AP/AR and bank reconciliations.
• Assist with client invoicing and compliance tasks.
• Provide Xero support and respond to client queries.
• Build strong client and team relationships.
• Maintain accurate financial records and documentation.
• Support Agribusiness or Commercial teams as needed.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll

GST

Xero

Accounts reconciliation

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Xero

Microsoft Office

Job description

Bookkeeping | Xero | Payroll | GST | Accounts Administration | Client Services

We are looking for experienced Bookkeepers to join our Agribusiness and Commercial teams at BDO Gisborne.

These are varied and rewarding roles combining bookkeeping, payroll administration, GST preparation, accounts administration, client services, and Xero support for a portfolio of valued clients. Working closely with business owners, farmers, and our accounting teams, you'll play an important role in keeping client finances organised, compliant, and running smoothly.

Whether your background is in bookkeeping, payroll, accounts administration, finance administration, accounting support, office administration, or professional services, we'd love to hear from you.

What You’ll Do

• Manage bookkeeping and payroll administration for a portfolio of clients
• Prepare GST returns and provide general tax administration support
• Process accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
• Assist with client invoicing and compliance administration
• Support clients with Xero and day-to-day financial queries
• Build strong client and team relationships through exceptional service
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation
• Provide administrative support to the Agribusiness or Commercial team as required

Skills and Experience

• At least three years' experience in bookkeeping, payroll, accounts administration, or accounting support
• Experience with GST, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, and payroll
• Strong Xero and Microsoft Office skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities
• A proactive approach and willingness to support a variety of tasks
• A professional, ethical, and collaborative attitude

Why BDO Gisborne?

At BDO Gisborne, We're More Than Accountants. We're Trusted Advisors, Community Supporters, And Passionate Advocates For The Future Of Our Region. We Offer

• A flexible and supportive work environment, including flexible start and finish times
• Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities
• A collaborative team culture that values people and relationships
• Opportunities to connect and collaborate with BDO firms throughout New Zealand and globally
• Birthday leave
• Competitive remuneration benchmarked annually against the market

Hours

Flexible, minimum of 30 hours per week.