Senior Bookkeeper (NZ Experience)

Position : Remote Bookkeeper

Salary : PHP 100,000

Working Hours & Conditions: Observing NZ working hours

Holidays : Observing NZ holidays

ROLE OVERVIEW:

A boutique financial management and business support firm based in New Zealand is seeking a detail-oriented Remote Bookkeeper to join their growing team. Our client specializes in delivering high-caliber, bespoke bookkeeping, payroll, and administrative solutions that empower business owners to achieve their goals with confidence. In this critical role, you will serve as an integral part of clients' trusted teams-managing daily Xero records, streamlining compliance workflows, and ensuring accurate, timely financial data drives meaningful business decisions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ledger & Transaction Management: Perform daily upkeep of Xero records across multiple client accounts, ensuring precise transaction coding and appropriate GST application.
• Accounts Payable & Receivable: Manage accounts payable by entering and organizing bills via Xero, Hubdoc, Dext, or other client-preferred platforms.
• Reconciliation & Reporting: Reconcile account transactions and prepare comprehensive monthly management reports, including executive summaries, cash summaries, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and aged AR & AP.
• Payroll & HR Support: Process accurate and timely payroll services, set up new client payroll software configurations, manage employee onboarding forms, and customize employment contracts.
• Tax Compliance: Audit, check, and process GST returns and monthly PAYE returns.
• Client & Vendor Communication: Manage client email accounts and maintain professional correspondence with suppliers, customers, and internal team members.
• Workflow & Time Tracking: Record all billable time meticulously in six-minute increments with clear work descriptions and maintain task workflows in Asana.

Requirements

• Hold a formal bookkeeping or accounting qualification.
• Minimum of 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.

DESIRED (NOT REQUIRED):

• Direct 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 with an analytical eye for spotting discrepancies, optimizing processes, and challenging outdated workflows.
• Exceptional organization, time management, and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure across multiple accounts.

Benefits

• 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 where we spend time together (every 2 years)