Job Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced, highly autonomous Xero Bookkeeper to resolve a significant accounting backlog and take over ongoing financial operations. This role is divided into two distinct phases: an initial, intensive catch-up project reconstructing two to three years of historical bookkeeping data, followed by a transition into steady, part-time weekly maintenance. You will manage complex accounts involving multi-currency transactions, offshore payments, and strict New Zealand compliance mandates. If you are a seasoned accounting professional who excels at forensic data cleanups, navigating Xero ecosystem features, and managing NZ statutory requirements, this position offers an immediate opportunity for impactful remote work.

Schedule 

• Flexible schedule within the New Zealand timezone (20 hours per week)

Responsibilities

• Forensic Catch-Up Accounting: Perform a comprehensive reconstruction and catch-up of approximately two to three years of historical, backlogged financial data within Xero.
• Bank Reconciliation: Reconcile historical and current bank accounts, matching, tracking, and auditing both complex domestic and international transactions.
• Multi-Currency Management: Process, track, and accurately categorize multi-currency offshore inward and outward payments across diverse foreign exchange systems.
• Compliance Preparation: Organize, code, and structure financial data to align flawlessly with New Zealand GST (Goods and Services Tax) and PAYE (Pay As You Earn) payroll tax obligations.
• Client Advisory & Collaboration: Communicate proactively with the small internal team via phone or email to clarify expense coding, resolve transactional anomalies, and report on catch-up milestones.
• Ongoing Ledger Maintenance: Transition from the backlog cleanup into long-term weekly bookkeeping support, managing approximately 20 live transactions per week.

Requirements

• Software Mastery: Advanced, demonstrated proficiency navigating and configuring Xero accounting software.
• Compliance Knowledge: Solid, practical familiarity with the New Zealand tax system, specifically NZ GST filing frameworks and PAYE tax rules.
• International Banking Skills: Direct experience handling multi-currency reconciliations, foreign exchange inputs, and cross-border payment structures.
• Cleanup Experience: A proven track record of managing multi-year accounting cleanups, historical transaction coding, and ledger corrections independently.
• Communication & Ethics: Strong written and verbal English communication skills, backed by an uncompromised commitment to maintaining strict data confidentiality.

Qualifications

• High level of attention to detail and data accuracy, with an analytical approach to forensic record-keeping.
• Self-motivated ability to construct progress updates, outline realistic project timelines, and deliver reports to leadership.
• Reliable, secure computing infrastructure and high-speed internet capable of safely storing and handling confidential corporate financial files.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring

Note

Please click the "Apply" button to complete your application, including the assessment questions, technical check, and voice recording. Your hourly pay rate will be established based on your performance in the application process; submissions with all requirements fulfilled will receive priority review.