Intermediate Accountant

Intermediate Accountant Join The Back Room as Intermediate Accountant: deliver accurate NZ accounting, tax, and compliance support in a collaborative offshore 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 well-established Chartered Accounting and Advisory firm in New Zealand that is growing its existing offshore team. They work with a diverse portfolio of businesses, providing high-quality accounting, taxation, and business advisory services. With a collaborative and client-focused approach, they are committed to delivering accurate financial solutions while building long-term relationships that help their clients succeed. The Role We're looking for an Intermediate Accountant to support the firm's accounting and compliance services for New Zealand clients. In this role, you'll prepare financial statements, tax returns, GST returns, and perform a variety of bookkeeping tasks while working closely with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Directors. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with New Zealand accounting experience who enjoys delivering accurate work in a collaborative team environment. What You'll Do Perform day-to-day bookkeeping, including bank reconciliations, fixed asset management, and Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processing Maintain accurate client records and follow up on outstanding information required to complete financial accounts Prepare dividend documentation and Resident Withholding Tax (RWT) returns Prepare and lodge New Zealand GST returns Prepare Financial Statements, Annual Reports, Resolutions, and Taxation Summaries for review Prepare Individual, Trust, Partnership, and Company income tax returns Support Senior Accountants, Managers, and Directors with accounting and compliance work Ensure work is completed accurately and within agreed deadlines Collaborate with team members to deliver exceptional service to clients What We're Looking For Tertiary qualification in Accounting or a related discipline At least 2 years of experience working in a New Zealand accounting firm Strong understanding of New Zealand accounting and taxation principles Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to adapt communication style for different audiences Excellent time management and organizational skills A collaborative mindset with a willingness to support teammates and contribute to a positive team culture Nice to Have Experience using Xero Experience using MYOB Exposure to a variety of New Zealand business entities, including Individuals, Trusts, Partnerships, and Companies Previous experience preparing annual compliance documentation for New Zealand clients Why This Role This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected New Zealand Chartered Accounting and Advisory firm that values collaboration, continuous learning, and high-quality client service. You'll gain exposure to a diverse range of New Zealand clients while continuing to develop your technical accounting skills alongside an experienced and supportive team. 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 Accounting Locations Clark Global City Remote status Fully Remote 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.