[Hiring] NZ Accountant @D2B

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

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

Requirements

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

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.