NZ Accountant - Dayshift Remote - 642

Overview

An experienced, detail-oriented Accountant is needed to provide direct remote accounting and professional support to the Principal in a hands-on public practice role.

Key responsibilities include managing annual financial statements, tax and GST compliance, bookkeeping and reconciliations, payroll processing, and financial analysis. This position supports high-quality preparation and documentation that helps free up the New Zealand-based team to focus on high-value client advisory services.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance

• Prepare annual financial statements and periodic management reports
• Draft New Zealand income tax and GST returns to a review-ready standard for the Principal
• Develop and maintain clear, structured workpapers and audit-ready supporting documentation
• Draft client correspondence and formal information requests for clients and regulatory authorities (e.g., Inland Revenue)

Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Operations

• Complete end-to-end bookkeeping, complex account reconciliations, and journal entries
• Process, reconcile, and review accounts payable and accounts receivable records
• Handle full-cycle payroll processing and manage ongoing compliance (PAYE, KiwiSaver, leave entitlements)
• Administer and maintain Xero ecosystems and related practice software to ensure accurate data workflows

Analysis & Advisory Support

• Assist with financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis
• Prepare data backings, reports, and analytical insights to support high-level client advisory work

Practice Administration & Collaboration

• Provide reliable administrative and compliance support across varied accounting engagements
• Participate in scheduled team meetings, strategy alignments, and professional training sessions
• Complete ad hoc accounting and operational support tasks as directed by the Principal

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• At least 3+ years of professional accounting experience within a public practice environment
• Demonstrated working knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation, GST rules, payroll compliance (including PAYE and KiwiSaver), and NZ financial reporting frameworks
• Hands-on operational experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Xero Tax, or comparable practice management suites
• Proven track record of independently preparing compilation reports/financial statements, income tax returns, and GST reconciliations
• Professional business-level written English communication suitable for regulator correspondence
• Full availability to work during standard New Zealand business hours

Preferred Qualifications

• Full CA/CPA designation or active progress toward completion
• Specialized sector experience in agribusiness, clubs/associations, not-for-profit entities, or Māori organisations
• Familiarity with business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting dashboard tools

What You’ll Bring

• Meticulous precision in producing review-ready workpapers and deliverables requiring minimal rework
• Proactive problem solving, including identifying missing information early, asking clarifying questions, and surfacing compliance risks
• Autonomous reliability working independently in a remote capacity, supported by structured daily communication and clear status reporting
• Integrity and discretion when managing sensitive financial, tax, and commercial client data
• Growth mindset with ongoing interest in professional development, adapting to new tools, and participating in team upskilling

Compensation & Benefits

• PHP 60,000 - PHP 70,000/month (flexible for more experienced candidates)

Location

• Remote role with NZ working hours and NZ holidays