Senior Bookkeeper (NZ Experience)

Overview

This remote Bookkeeper role supports a New Zealand-based boutique financial management and business support firm. The position focuses on accurate bookkeeping across multiple client accounts, including transaction management, reconciliations and reporting, payroll and HR support, and GST/PAYE compliance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily Xero records across multiple client accounts, including precise transaction coding and correct GST application.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable by entering and organizing bills in Xero using tools such as Hubdoc, Dext, or other client-preferred platforms.
• Reconcile account transactions and prepare comprehensive monthly management reports, including:
  • executive summaries
  • cash summaries
  • Profit & Loss statements
  • Balance Sheets
  • aged AR & AP
• Process accurate and timely payroll services.
• Set up new client payroll software configurations.
• Manage employee onboarding forms.
• Customize employment contracts.
• Audit, check, and process GST returns and monthly PAYE returns.
• Manage client email accounts and maintain professional correspondence with suppliers, customers, and internal team members.
• Record all billable time in six-minute increments with clear work descriptions.
• Maintain task workflows in Asana.

Requirements

• Formal bookkeeping or accounting qualification.
• Minimum 5 years of professional New Zealand bookkeeping experience, including hands-on expertise with GST return preparation.
• Minimum 2 years of hands-on experience using Xero.
• Practical understanding of New Zealand tax compliance standards, including PAYE and GST.
• Advanced written and spoken English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience processing New Zealand payroll.
• Familiarity with document capture and automation tools such as Hubdoc or Dext.
• Experience operating within task management and workflow platforms like Asana.
• Strong initiative and analytical ability to spot discrepancies, optimize processes, and challenge outdated workflows.
• Exceptional organization and time management, with the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure across multiple accounts.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: PHP 100,000
• Paid public New Zealand holidays: 11 days
• 2 weeks paid leave over Christmas and New Year (excluding public holidays)
• Paid day off for Birthday
• Annual Christmas bonus based on performance KPI's
• Company retreats (every 2 years)

Location

• Remote
• Working hours: Observing NZ working hours
• Holidays: Observing NZ holidays