Senior Bookkeeper (New Zealand Accounting)

Location: Remote from Manila, Philippines; working hours and holidays follow New Zealand hours and holidays.

Salary: NZD 1,500–2,200 per month.

Company

Modern New Zealand accounting firm providing bookkeeping, accounting, taxation, payroll, and business advisory services to businesses across New Zealand.

What you will do

• Manage end-to-end bookkeeping and financial administration for a large New Zealand client.
• Maintain accurate records in Xero, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, journals, general ledger entries, and transaction coding.
• Complete bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Perform month-end procedures and prepare management reports, financial summaries, and supporting information for financial statements.
• Prepare and reconcile GST returns, maintain compliance documentation, and assist with IRD reporting and year-end processes.
• Liaise with clients, organise financial documentation, and collaborate with the assigned Junior Accountant and senior accountants.

Requirements

• 5+ years of bookkeeping experience supporting New Zealand businesses.
• Strong knowledge of New Zealand GST requirements, accounting principles, and compliance practices.
• Advanced Xero experience.
• Experience preparing management reports and completing month-end reconciliations.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, strong organisation, and effective time management.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication skills and the ability to work independently.

Nice to have

• Experience in a New Zealand accounting practice.
• Experience supporting multiple clients simultaneously.
• Experience with Xero Practice Manager.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Accounting or bookkeeping qualifications.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote full-time work from Manila.
• Independent contractor arrangement.
• Working hours and holidays aligned with New Zealand.
• Opportunity to work independently while contributing to continuous improvement across the accounting practice.