Bookkeeper

About The Back Room

We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it.

About the Client
Our client is a Chartered Accounting and Advisory firm based in New Zealand that is growing its existing offshore team to support its bookkeeping and accounting operations. The firm partners with businesses across a range of industries, providing reliable financial management, compliance, and advisory services. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial records, timely compliance, and efficient day-to-day support for the accounting team.

The Role
As a Bookkeeper, you'll provide bookkeeping and administrative support to the firm's accounting team, working closely with in-house Accountants to keep clients' financial records accurate and up to date. You'll manage day-to-day transaction processing, GST compliance, client invoicing, and Companies Office filings while helping ensure smooth operations across a variety of client engagements.

What You'll Do

• Coding transactions in Xero accurately and in a timely manner

• Preparing and processing GST Returns

• Entering new starts — setting up new employees within relevant systems

• Processing cessations — administering staff exits and off-boarding requirements

• Completing Companies Office filings (e.g. annual returns and related compliance updates)

• Preparing and issuing client invoices

• Setting up Xero for new clients, including chart of accounts and system configuration

• Providing general administrative support to the two Accountants in the office

What We're Looking For

• Previous bookkeeping experience, preferably within a New Zealand accounting environment

• Hands-on experience using Xero (Xero Certification is advantageous)

• Good understanding of New Zealand GST preparation and filing requirements

• Familiarity with Companies Office filing obligations

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• Excellent organizational and time management skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines

• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support a small, close-knit team

Nice to Have

• Xero Certification

• Previous experience supporting Chartered Accounting firms

• Experience setting up Xero organizations and chart of accounts

• Experience with client onboarding and administrative support within a professional services environment

Why This Role

This is an opportunity to join a collaborative New Zealand Chartered Accounting and Advisory firm where your work directly supports both the accounting team and its clients. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of bookkeeping and compliance responsibilities while working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive environment that values accuracy, teamwork, and continuous development.

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.

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