Senior Bookkeeper (NZ Experience)
This is the employer's own posting, not a copy on a job board.
What we know
Is it still open?
Confirmed still open
Last checked 23h ago — checked against the employer's own applicant tracking system, which is the company answering directly.
We re-read the employer's own applicant tracking system and the posting was still there. That is the company answering directly.
How old is it?
Posted 11d ago
The date the source published, not the day we noticed it (2026-10-22). Last seen at its source 3h ago.
We have tracked this listing since 22 Oct 2026 (10 days). The employer's own board has carried it every time we have read it, most recently 3 hours ago.
Is it remote?
Marked remote on the employer's board
Their board carries a remote setting on this posting — a field they filled in, not wording we read. The location field names somewhere specific, which is usually where the team or the entity sits.
Who may apply?
Philippines
The description states no restriction of its own. This is the source's own tag.
Pay not stated
Similar roles pay A$1,825–2,500/mo
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Skills named in the ad
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Carried by 1 source
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Workable employer's own board first seen 10d ago · last seen 3h ago
The listing
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)