Part Time
NZD $13-$18 / hr
10
Sep 10, 2026
Outsourcer by VentureX connects New Zealand businesses with skilled offshore professionals.Our New Zealand-based team brings years of experience matching businesses with reliable talent
.We build lasting working relationships, with opportunities for your role and responsibilities to grow.
We’re looking for an experienced offshore bookkeeper to manage ongoing New Zealand bookkeeping and payroll.
This remote role starts at 10 hours per week, with the opportunity to grow into full-time work across multiple clients once established with the initial client.
Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.
Essential requirements:
➔ At least three years of bookkeeping experience, with demonstrated practical experience supporting New Zealand businesses.
➔ Hands-on Smartly experience is essential.
➔ Strong Xero experience, including Xero Payroll, and current Xero Advisor certification are essential.
➔ Strong working knowledge of New Zealand GST, PAYE, KiwiSaver, payday filing, leave and holiday-pay requirements.
➔ Experience using Hubdoc.
➔ Excellent written English and clear communication.
➔ Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
➔ Availability during New Zealand business hours.
➔ New Zealand client references preferred.
Key responsibilities:
➔ Reconcile bank and credit-card accounts.
➔ Accurately code bills, receipts and business expenses.
➔ Manage supporting documents through Hubdoc.
➔ Handle accounts payable and accounts receivable.
➔ Prepare GST returns for review and filing.
➔ Process fortnightly payroll for approximately 3–4 employees.
➔ Manage PAYE, KiwiSaver, leave and holiday-pay calculations.
➔ Maintain accurate employee and contractor records.
➔ Prepare monthly profit-and-loss, balance-sheet and cash-flow reports.
➔ Liaise with the New Zealand accountant as required.
➔ Identify errors, unusual transactions and missing documentation.
➔ Keep Xero accurate and up to date throughout the month.
Candidates who also have general virtual assistant and social media management experience will be highly regarded.
Applications that do not address the role requirements will not be considered.