Position: NZ Accountant

Salary:  PHP 60,000 - PHP 70,000/month (flexible for more experienced candidates)

Working Hours & Conditions: NZ Working Hours and Holidays

Employment: Full Time - Independent Contractor

ABOUT THE COMPANY: 

The company is an established firm of Chartered Accountants and business advisors with offices across New Zealand, including Christchurch, Rangiora, Wanaka, Greymouth, and Oamaru. Serving a diverse portfolio of clients across Canterbury, Central Otago, the West Coast, and North Otago, the firm delivers comprehensive services spanning core accounting and tax compliance, audit and risk, business growth, agribusiness, insolvency and business recovery, Māori organisations, NZ clubs, and advanced analytics and dashboard reporting. The company is proudly recognized as a Xero Platinum Partner.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accountant to provide direct, remote accounting and professional support to the Principal. In this hands-on public practice role, you will manage annual financial statements, tax and GST compliance, bookkeeping, reconciliations, payroll, and financial analysis. Your focus on high-quality preparation and rigorous documentation directly frees up the New Zealand-based team to focus on high-value client advisory services. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Financial Reporting & Tax Compliance:

• Prepare annual financial statements and periodic management reports.
• Draft New Zealand income tax and GST returns to a review-ready standard for the Principal.
• Develop and maintain clear, structured workpapers and audit-ready supporting documentation.
• Draft client correspondence and formal information requests for clients and regulatory authorities (e.g., Inland Revenue).

Bookkeeping, Accounts & Payroll Operations:

• Execute end-to-end bookkeeping, complex account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Process, reconcile, and review accounts payable and accounts receivable records.
• Handle full-cycle payroll processing and manage ongoing compliance (PAYE, KiwiSaver, leave entitlements).
• Administer and maintain Xero ecosystems and related practice software, ensuring accurate data workflows.

Analysis & Advisory Support:

• Assist the Principal with financial modeling, budgeting, cash flow forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Prepare data backings, reports, and analytical insights to inform high-level client advisory work.

Practice Administration & Collaboration:

• Deliver dependable administrative and compliance support across varied accounting engagements.
• Actively participate in scheduled team meetings, strategy alignments, and professional training sessions.
• Undertake ad hoc accounting and operational support tasks as directed by the Principal.

Requirements

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree or formal qualification in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, accompanied by at least 3+ years of professional accounting experience within a public practice environment.
• Jurisdictional Expertise: Demonstrated working knowledge of New Zealand tax legislation, GST rules, payroll compliance (including PAYE and KiwiSaver), and NZ financial reporting frameworks.
• Software Proficiency: Hands-on operational experience with Xero Practice Manager (XPM), Xero Tax, or comparable practice management suites.
• Core Technical Delivery: Proven track record of independently preparing compilation reports/financial statements, income tax returns, and GST reconciliations.
• Communication & Availability: Professional business-level written English communication skills suitable for regulator correspondence, with full availability to work during standard New Zealand business hours.

Preferred

• Full CA/CPA designation or active progress toward completion.
• Specialized sector experience in agribusiness, clubs/associations, not-for-profit entities, or Māori organisations.
• Familiarity with business intelligence, data analytics, and reporting dashboard tools.

What You’ll Bring

• Meticulous Precision: A commitment to producing review-ready workpapers and deliverables that require minimal rework.
• Proactive Problem Solving: A habit of identifying missing information early, asking clarifying questions, and surfacing compliance risks proactively.
• Autonomous Reliability: High comfort working independently in a remote capacity, backed by structured daily communication and clear status reporting.
• Integrity & Discretion: Absolute professionalism and discretion when managing sensitive financial, tax, and commercial client data.
• Growth Mindset: An ongoing interest in professional development, adapting to new tools, and participating actively in team upskilling initiatives.