Office Administrator

Overview

BDO Kerikeri is a respected accounting and advisory practice serving businesses and individuals across Northland. The office administration team plays a central role in keeping day-to-day operations running smoothly for partners, accountants, clients, and the wider business.

This opening is for an experienced, well-organised Office Administrator who can handle a busy and varied workload in a professional setting. The position involves working across multiple priorities, maintaining accuracy, and supporting people across the firm.

You will act as a key contact for many clients while also providing administrative assistance that helps the business operate efficiently. The role suits someone who enjoys variety, is comfortable working at pace, and takes pride in doing the details well.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver senior-level administrative assistance to partners and the broader team.
• Greet clients and visitors in a warm, polished, and professional manner.
• Keep client databases and practice management systems current, complete, and accurate.
• Communicate with clients, Inland Revenue, the Companies Office, and other outside organisations.
• Support new client onboarding and help ensure compliance obligations are followed.
• Assist with document preparation, correspondence, and workflow coordination.
• Organise meetings, events, and general office activities.
• Handle a range of administrative duties and project support tasks for the wider business.
• Help improve office processes and systems over time.

Candidate Profile

The ideal applicant will bring administration experience from professional services, accounting, legal, or a similar environment. The role calls for someone who is highly organised, accurate, and confident managing several tasks at once.

You should be comfortable working with different software tools and databases, have strong written and spoken communication skills, and be able to adapt quickly to new systems. A positive, proactive attitude and a willingness to help wherever needed are important.

Experience with Office 365, Xero, Xero Practice Manager, and FYI Docs would be a strong advantage. Familiarity with AML requirements would also be beneficial.

What’s on Offer

• A welcoming, supportive, and collaborative team culture.
• A diverse role with real variety and room to build your capabilities.
• A contemporary professional services workplace where your work is appreciated.
• Local gym membership, with some team members attending together at lunch.
• Regular team activities and social events that are suitable for families.
• The chance to work with experienced professionals in a well-regarded local business.

Additional Information

This role is based in Kerikeri, Northland, New Zealand and is a full-time, onsite position.

Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining their relevant experience and why they would be a strong fit for the BDO Kerikeri team.

The employer is looking for someone who is organised, people-oriented, and comfortable in a busy administrative role where accuracy is essential.