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Senior Accountant, Xero Expertise
Location
Philippines
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
₱85K - ₱95K / month
Seniority
Senior
Job Description
Senior Accountant, Xero Expertise
Pear Tree.
• Prepare and review annual financial statements for a diverse client portfolio • Prepare income tax returns for companies, trusts, partnerships, and individuals • Prepare and review GST, PAYE, FBT, and other New Zealand tax filings • Ensure compliance with New Zealand accounting standards and tax legislation • Complete year-end adjustments, journals, and reconciliations • Act as a primary point of contact for clients • Build and maintain strong long-term client relationships • Provide proactive accounting, taxation, and business advice • Assist clients with financial management, compliance obligations, and business planning • Identify opportunities to improve client outcomes and business performance • Manage and maintain client accounting records using Xero • Review bookkeeping accuracy and support client system improvements • Assist with onboarding new clients and cloud accounting implementations • Support process improvements and workflow efficiencies across the firm • Review work completed by junior and intermediate accountants • Provide technical guidance and mentoring where required • Ensure work is completed accurately, efficiently, and within deadlines • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the practice
Job Requirements
- Minimum 5+ years' experience in a public practice accounting firm
- Strong knowledge of New Zealand taxation and compliance requirements
- Proven experience preparing financial statements and tax returns
- Advanced Xero knowledge and practical experience
- Strong client communication and relationship management skills
- Ability to work independently and manage multiple client engagements
- Xero Advisor Certification (desirable)
- Experience reviewing and mentoring junior staff (desirable)
- Experience with trust accounting and property-related clients (desirable)
- Exposure to business advisory services and management reporting (desirable)
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