Bookkeeper

About the Role

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