Bookkeeper & Practice Administration Contractor

VentureX is a New Zealand recruitment specialist connecting Kiwi businesses directly with dedicated offshore talent in the Philippines.

Unlike traditional BPO agencies that rotate shared staff, charge ongoing markups, or add bureaucratic friction, VentureX operates on a direct-hire model. VentureX manages the upfront screening, practical skills assessments, and remote setup checks so employers can hire and manage their own offshore team members directly.

We are recruiting an experienced Philippine-based bookkeeper for a long-term contractor role supporting an established New Zealand accounting firm. Working directly with the Practice Director, you will run the backend accounting engine to keep client accounts tidy, compliant, and on schedule.

You will have a guaranteed baseline of 10 hours per week, providing steady, predictable work. During the peak New Zealand tax and filing season from May to August, additional hours will be available by mutual agreement.

Core Responsibilities
Your day-to-day focus covers bookkeeping, payroll runs, and tax filing administration. You will manage weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll processing and file payday records with Inland Revenue (IRD). In Xero, you will code general ledgers, complete bank reconciliations, process supplier bills, issue sales invoices, and organize source documents inside Hubdoc. You will also help prepare GST and income tax returns, track IRD statutory deadlines, submit Companies Office annual returns, and set up new client files and engagement paperwork in Xero Practice Manager.

Candidate Requirements
You must bring demonstrable experience working inside Xero, Xero Practice Manager, and Hubdoc. Candidates with direct background supporting New Zealand accounting practices, running Kiwi payroll, and handling IRD compliance will take priority. You need sharp attention to detail, strict standards around data security, and an independent work ethic.

Role Progression
The Practice Director handles all final sign-offs and client communications at the start while you settle into the firm's systems. As you demonstrate consistency, accuracy, and mastery of New Zealand compliance requirements, your scope will expand to include direct client liaison, workflow management, and practice administration.