Your Role: Bookkeeper / Payroll Specialist

Job Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper & Payroll Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll and maintain accurate financial records in Xero. This role focuses on reconciliations, accounts payable/receivable, and ensuring compliance with New Zealand payroll regulations. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive in resolving discrepancies, and comfortable working independently. You will also support tax preparation and help optimize bookkeeping and payroll processes in a part-time capacity. 

Schedule: Part Time (20 hours per week) Monday - Friday. 4 hours per day

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time each cycle
• Reconcile all bank feeds, transactions, and invoices within Xero to maintain a clean and up-to-date financial dashboard
• Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable, ensuring all entries are correctly recorded and matched
• Prepare and maintain accurate financial records to support the external accountant with tax preparation and reporting
• Identify and resolve discrepancies in existing bookkeeping records, including unmatched bank feed entries and outstanding reconciliation items
• Monitor and maintain compliance with New Zealand payroll obligations including PAYE and KiwiSaver contributions

Requirements:

• Proven experience in bookkeeping and payroll processing for small to medium-sized businesses
• Proficiency in Xero, including payroll, bank reconciliation, and reporting modules
• Familiarity with New Zealand payroll requirements and IRD obligations
• High level of attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial record-keeping
• Strong organisational and time management skills to work effectively in a part-time capacity
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Scope:

• Part-time role at approximately 20 hours per week (4 hours per day, Monday to Friday)
• Clean up and bring current a backlog of unreconciled transactions and mismatched entries in Xero
• Ongoing weekly and fortnightly payroll processing and reconciliation
• Provide bookkeeping support that enables the external accountant to focus on higher-level accounting and tax advisory
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to current payroll and bookkeeping workflows
• Assist with tax preparation tasks as needed to support end-of-period reporting

Independent Contractor Perks
Permanent work from home
Immediate hiring
Steady freelance job

Side Note

This is a permanent work-from-home role under an Independent Contractor arrangement. Candidates must have their own computer and reliable internet connection, and are responsible for their own taxes and benefits. Professional hourly fees are established based on your performance in the application process.

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.