Bookkeeper, NZ Experience

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Philippines.

📋 Description

• Conduct daily maintenance of Xero records across various client accounts, ensuring accurate transaction coding and correct GST application.

• Oversee accounts payable by entering and organizing invoices through Xero, Hubdoc, Dext, or other platforms preferred by clients.

• Reconcile account transactions and generate monthly management reports, which include executive summaries, cash summaries, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and aged AR & AP.

• Execute precise and timely payroll services, configure new client payroll software, manage employee onboarding documentation, and tailor employment contracts.

• Review, verify, and process GST returns along with monthly PAYE returns.

• Handle client email accounts and uphold professional communication with suppliers, customers, and internal team members.

• Log all billable hours in six-minute intervals with detailed work descriptions and maintain task workflows in Asana.

⛳️ Requirements

• Possess a formal qualification in bookkeeping or accounting.

• 2 to 5 years of professional bookkeeping experience in New Zealand, including practical knowledge of GST return preparation.

• At least 2 years of direct experience using Xero.

• Solid understanding of New Zealand tax compliance regulations (including PAYE and GST).

• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills.

• Prior experience in processing New Zealand payroll is preferred but not mandatory.

• Familiarity with document capture and automation tools like Hubdoc or Dext is a plus (desired, not required).

• Experience with task management and workflow platforms such as Asana is advantageous (desired, not required).

• Strong initiative with an analytical ability to identify discrepancies, enhance processes, and challenge outdated workflows (desired, not required).

• Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure across multiple accounts (desired, not required).

🏝️ Benefits

• Paid public holidays in New Zealand - 11 days.

• Two weeks of paid leave during Christmas and New Year (excluding public holidays).

• One paid day off for your birthday.

• Annual Christmas bonus based on performance KPIs.

• Company retreats to spend quality time together every two years.