Bookkeeper

Bookkeeper Manage bookkeeping for diverse New Zealand clients in Xero, tackle e-commerce reconciliations, and grow into month-end journals and management reporting with an experienced team. Apply Now! We usually respond within three days About The Back Room We exist to free our clients' time so they can focus on what they do best — growing their business. We deliver smart, efficient solutions that liberate teams from the everyday admin, and we hold ourselves to the same standard. Time is the ultimate currency, and we treat it like it. About the Client Our client is a public/chartered accounting firm based in New Zealand, growing their existing offshore team to support their bookkeeping function. They work with a diverse portfolio of clients across a range of industries, providing an opportunity to gain broad exposure to different businesses and accounting requirements. This role exists to provide accurate day-to-day bookkeeping support while helping the onshore accounting team maintain reliable financial records and reporting The Role As a Bookkeeper, you'll manage day-to-day bookkeeping for a portfolio of clients, with a strong focus on transaction processing, reconciliations, and accounts payable and receivable. You'll also progressively take on month-end journals and management accounts, giving you the opportunity to develop beyond transactional bookkeeping into more strategic accounting work. What You'll Do Process day-to-day transactions and maintain accurate records in Xero for a portfolio of clients across a range of industries Perform monthly bank, credit card, and payment gateway reconciliations for e-commerce clients (Shopify Payments, PayPal, Windcave, Afterpay), matching fees, refunds, chargebacks, and holds against bank deposits Investigate and resolve discrepancies between gateway reports, POS/e-commerce platforms, and the general ledger Maintain accounts payable and receivable, and assist with GST-ready reporting Prepare month-end journals — accruals, prepayments, depreciation, and other adjusting entries Assist in preparing management accounts and reporting packs for client review Support the onshore accounting team with analysis and ad hoc reporting as the role grows Liaise with the onshore accounting team on queries and process improvements What We're Looking For 2–3 years' bookkeeping experience, with solid hands-on Xero skills (Xero certification a plus) Experience reconciling e-commerce payment gateways — Shopify, PayPal, Windcave, and/or Afterpay preferred, but this is one skill among several we're looking for Exposure to month-end close, journals, or management accounts, or a clear interest in growing into this work Comfortable working with multiple entities/clients and switching between them accurately Strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to tracking down discrepancies Good written English and clear communication for reporting issues to the onshore team Experience with New Zealand clients (GST/tax coding conventions) is an advantage Why This Role This is more than a transactional bookkeeping role. You'll work across a diverse client portfolio while building your expertise in Xero, complex reconciliations, month-end accounting, and management reporting. With a genuine pathway toward more strategic accounting work, it's a strong opportunity for a bookkeeper looking to broaden their skill set and progress their career. This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines. Know someone great for this role? Refer them here and earn up to PHP 8,000 via GCash for every successful hire. Department Client-Based Role Bookkeeping Locations Clark Global City Remote status Hybrid Employment type Full-time Clark Global City Workplace, Culture & Diversity At The Back Room, culture isn't an afterthought; it's how we operate. We're guided by a simple purpose: Nurture, Grow, Delight for our team just as much as for our clients. We've built an environment where people are trusted to do great work, supported to keep growing, and genuinely looked after along the way. That means real investment in training and development, leaders who show up for their teams, and a workplace where equal opportunity isn't just a policy; it's how decisions get made We're proud to be recognised as one of HR Asia's Best Companies to Work For, a reflection of the team we've built and the culture we protect.