Xero Bookkeeper for a New Zealand Chartered Accountant Practice

We are based in New Zealand and we are looking for an experienced Xero bookkeeper (we already have one Filipino on our team). We pride ourselves on our commitment to delivering exceptional bookeeping, accounting, taxation, audit and advisory services to our clients. We are a Xero practice. We are a looking for a superstar bookeeper that is an EXPERT in all things Xero.

About the Role:
You will be supporting a client manager in New Zealand with bookkeeping for New Zealand clients on Xero mainly (and some on excel). Ideally you will have experience of working in a New Zealand accounting firm or for New Zealand clients – or if not then experience working in a BPO for Australian firms to service their clients. You will be given training and support to help you manage daily bookkeeping for clients and therefore being a quick learner will help. You will ideally also have experience with GST returns, myIR and filing income tax returns.

Experience of Xero is required and it would be useful to also be familiar with using Hub-Doc or similar.

Software we use:

– Xero (Blue, Green and HQ), including Xero Practice Manager
– Excel, PowerPoint, Word
– Hubdoc
– Office 365 (emails)
– Microsoft (Teams, Stream, Bookings and others)
– Notion (company wiki)

What you need to have:
You will have at least 3 years experience of bookkeeping and have a degree or similar accounting qualification. You will be comfortable using Teams to have daily calls with your manager and become part of the team.

We work with a lot of property clients so it is an exciting opportunity for someone who is diligent, has a strong bookkeeping foundation and knowledge of Xero in particular.

Why Work with a New Zealand Employer?
New Zealand is the home of Xero and as a country, it consistently ranks as one of the best countries in the world to work for – in terms of work-life balance, job security, and employee well-being. Employers uphold world-class professional standards and possess excellent work ethics. They prioritize a healthy work-life balance and are committed to ensuring that employees are both professionally and personally nurtured. When you become part of our team, you’ll experience these same levels of professionalism, respect, and opportunities for career growth that have made New Zealand workplaces globally renowned. The timezone difference closely aligns between New Zealand and Phillipines, and the time zone difference is much lesser than compared to countries such as USA, UK or Canada.

You will also get a chance to work with the owner and director of the business. The director of the business has extensive Big4, mid-tier and regulatory public practice experience, so you will get good working and learning exposure as if working for the Big4. Please mention the name of the current Deputy New Zealand Prime Minister in the subject of your email when you apply for the role. Your application will not be considered otherwise.

Your working hours:
This is a fully remote position so you can work from home providing you have a good internet connection. We are flexible around the hours but usually the hours would be in line with full-time New Zealand working hours between 9am – 5pm (Auckland time)

Holidays:
We honor all Filipino regular holidays, subject to work commitments, in addition to 25 days per year as well as the 13th month pro rated once you pass your 6 months probationary period..

How to apply?
Interested candidates are invited to send a resume with your relevant experience, cover letter, and their desired monthly salary in PHP. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. If you’re feeling brave you can do a quick Loom or Teams video introducing yourself and talk about your experience and how you would add value to our team. Please note that daily reporting is compulsory which will include what you have worked on during the day. Please confirm in the application whether you are able to do commit to this.

PS: Please ONLY apply if you have at least 3 years experience working in an accountancy firm / BPO either in Australia or New Zealand.