Bookkeeper New Zealand Client WFH Setup

• 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
  

• 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
  

• 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

• 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).