Bookkeeper New Zealand Client WFH Setup

Job Summary: To provide professional effective accurate and timely bookkeeping services to designated clients. Job Description: Bookkeeping Accountability and Expected Target

• Complete bookkeeping services offsite per week as agreed
• Preparation of accounting cycle information from client records
• Record daytoday financial transactions
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable functions for clients ensuring that these processes are uptodate monthly
• Reconcile and manage accounts payable and receivable records and statements
• Process invoices and purchases on behalf of designated clients
• Prepare creditor payments
• Prepare direct credits for designated clients
• Set up online creditor batch payments for designated clients
• Prepare and file GST returns as per the client return cycle ensuring returns are accurate complete and submitted within the agreed timeframes
• Update and provide fully reconciled trial balances for all designated clients for the yearend accounting process
• Prepare profit and loss statements and balance sheets for designated clients
• Prepare year and monthend financial information and reports from client records ensuring accuracy and submission to IRD within the agreed timeframes
• Preparation and filing of payroll PAYE and INC (Income Tax) ensuring accuracy and submission within the agreed timeframes
• Maintain a current knowledge of standard accounting practices and procedures
• Maintain all client documentation and records to ensure compliance with relevant audit requirements
• Provide training to clients as required

Client Management Accountability and Expected Target

• Respond to client requests for information (via telephone or email) within 24 hours
• Provide information to clients and address any accounting queries in a timely manner
• Ensure client confidentiality at all times
• Ensure the accuracy and professional presentation of all financial information reports and statements to clients
• Advise clients of any relevant legislative requirements pertaining to their financial accounts
• Keep clients up to date as to progress on work being undertaken on their behalf
• Responsible for diary management to ensure all agreed deadlines for completion of client services are met
• Request any further information required from the client promptly and communicate any potential delays to the client immediately
• Submit and lock timesheet in XPM by 5 pm Friday

Miscellaneous

• Other duties reasonably within the capability of the employee may also be required from time to time. The employee s duties may be altered following consultation with the consultant

Requirements

Requirements/Skills Needed:

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting Finance or any relevant field CPA is preferred.
• At least 3 years experience in New Zealand/Australian accounting and bookkeeping.
• Experience in bookkeeping for more than one business.
• Strong proficiency with using Xero and/or Xero Practice Manager as well as Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong attention to detail (were talking Sherlock Holmes level).
• Exceptional communication skills (seriously your emails should sparkle).
• A sense of humour that can light up a room (dad jokes are welcome).

Additional Job Details: Setup and Location: WFH Setup Work Schedule: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (AEST) 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PH Time Employment Type: Fulltime All interviews and other hiring requirements are done virtually or through video calls or emails. Requirements/Skills Needed: Bachelor s degree in Accounting, Finance, or any relevant field, CPA is preferred. At least 3+ years experience in New Zealand/Australian accounting, and bookkeeping. Experience in bookkeeping for more than one business. Strong proficiency with using Xero and/or Xero Practice Manager, as well as Microsoft Office Suite. Strong attention to detail (we\'re talking Sherlock Holmes level). Exceptional communication skills (seriously, your emails should sparkle). A sense of humour that can light up a room (dad jokes are welcome). Additional Job Details: Set-up and Location: WFH Setup Work Schedule: 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM (AEST) | 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM PH Time Employment Type: Full-time All interviews and other hiring requirements are done virtually or through video calls or emails.