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 an Accounting & Tax advisory firm based in New Zealand, looking to build their offshore team to support their accounting function. They provide a combination of compliance, management reporting, coaching, and cashflow forecasting services to help businesses stay financially informed and growth-focused. This role exists to support the delivery of accurate financial reporting and tax compliance while helping maintain efficient practice workflows.

The Role
As a Junior / Intermediate Accountant, you’ll play a key role in the day-to-day delivery of accounting and tax compliance work across a range of clients. You’ll support financial reporting, bookkeeping, GST and tax return preparation, while working closely with the onshore team to ensure deadlines are met and client communication remains seamless. This role is ideal for someone technically capable, highly organized, and eager to continue building their New Zealand accounting experience in a collaborative environment.

What You'll Do

• Prepare annual financial statements, income tax returns, and GST returns for various entity structures

• Generate monthly management reports and assist with budgeting and cashflow forecasting

• Perform bookkeeping and Xero processing tasks with accuracy and efficiency

• Support provisional tax calculations and NZ tax compliance requirements

• Assist in managing workflow pipelines to ensure jobs progress on time

• Communicate with clients and internal stakeholders via email and MS Teams

What We're Looking For

• At least 1 year of post-study experience within a New Zealand accounting environment

• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Excel/Word

• Good understanding of accrual accounting principles

• Working knowledge of New Zealand GST and Income Tax requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Professional written communication and organizational skills

• Experience preparing management reports and forecasts

• Exposure to working directly with offshore or remote teams

• Familiarity with practice management workflows and deadline coordination

Why This Role

This is a great opportunity to join a growing New Zealand accounting practice at an exciting stage of expansion. You’ll gain hands-on exposure across compliance, reporting, and advisory support while working closely with experienced professionals who value collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.

This role is open to Philippine citizens currently based in the Philippines.

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