Bookkeeper – Accounts Officer, Wellness

About the Role

We are looking for a committed Bookkeeper and Accounts Officer to provide remote support for a client in the wellness sector. This role plays a key part in overseeing financial data and facilitating account operations for an organization based in New Zealand and Australia. You will collaborate directly with the client to oversee daily financial functions, monitor inventory, and deliver monthly reports to safeguard the firm's financial stability. This opportunity is suited for a meticulous professional who excels in a virtual work setting and is keen to improve financial procedures. You will manage diverse duties including bank reconciliations, payroll, management reporting, and the maintenance of intercompany accounts. In this position, you will help a growing firm by refining processes, establishing automations, and ensuring adherence to local tax regulations.

Requirements

• Between 3 and 5 years of bookkeeping background, preferably in sectors involving inventory, such as e-commerce or FMCG.
• Proficiency in Xero, covering bank feeds, journal entries, and handling multiple currencies.
• Capability to reconcile Shopify integrations and familiarity with inventory management software like Unleashed.
• Competence in NZ GST and Australian tax compliance, including BAS returns.
• Excellent written English skills and a proactive communication style.
• Strong ability in Excel, specifically for building forecast models, and a strong interest in process automation.
• An accounting certification (such as CPA, CA, or ACCA) and experience with multi-entity accounting are considered beneficial extras.

Responsibilities

• Enter and categorize both stock and non-stock invoices, verify supplier statements, and oversee the receipting of purchase orders.
• Conduct bank reconciliations on a daily or weekly basis, settle Shopify balances, and address any inconsistencies.
• Prepare weekly payment groups, supervise a collective email inbox for accounts, and generate invoices for wholesale clients while tracking late payments.
• Execute payroll every two weeks using iPayroll and keep weekly cash flow documentation current.
• Create monthly journals to account for accruals, prepayments, and asset depreciation.
• Complete GST filings for New Zealand and BAS returns for Australia, generate monthly management summaries, update fixed asset logs, and revise forecasting models.
• Document workflows and propose ways to save costs or automate financial processes.

Benefits & Perks

• This position provides a remote, flexible arrangement for 20 to 30 hours each week, following New Zealand business hours and including recognized holidays.