Bookkeeper, NZ Experience

• Perform daily upkeep of Xero records across multiple client accounts, ensuring precise transaction coding and appropriate GST application.
• Manage accounts payable by entering and organizing bills via Xero, Hubdoc, Dext, or other client-preferred platforms.
• Reconcile account transactions and prepare monthly management reports, including executive summaries, cash summaries, Profit & Loss statements, Balance Sheets, and aged AR & AP.
• Process accurate and timely payroll services, set up new client payroll software configurations, manage employee onboarding forms, and 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 and maintain task workflows in Asana.

• Hold a formal bookkeeping or accounting qualification.
• 2 to 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.
• Direct prior experience processing New Zealand payroll (desired, not required).
• Familiarity with document capture and automation tools such as Hubdoc or Dext (desired, not required).
• Experience operating within task management and workflow platforms like Asana (desired, not required).
• Strong initiative with an analytical eye for spotting discrepancies, optimizing processes, and challenging outdated workflows (desired, not required).
• Exceptional organization, time management, and the ability to prioritize effectively under pressure across multiple accounts (desired, not required).

• 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)