Contract Bookkeeper – Experienced Xero Professional

Company: Sort It Bookkeeping
Location: Remote – Fiji-based
Position: Contractor

About Sort It Bookkeeping

Sort It Bookkeeping provides personalised bookkeeping support to New Zealand businesses.
We are a close-knit, supportive team focused on accuracy, efficiency and excellent client service.

We offer variety, professional development and genuine room for advancement as our business grows.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented contract bookkeeper who can confidently manage work across a portfolio of clients.

This is a fully remote role, allowing you to work from anywhere in Fiji while collaborating closely with our New Zealand-based team and other remote team members.

This is not an entry-level or trainee position. Applicants must already have practical bookkeeping experience and be confident working independently in Xero.

Completing a bookkeeping course or having limited exposure to Xero will not be sufficient for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage bookkeeping for a range of clients
  

• Process accounts payable and receivable
  

• Complete bank and credit card reconciliations
  

• Review transactions and identify errors or missing information
  

• Prepare GST returns
  

• Produce financial reports and supporting information
  

• Communicate professionally with clients
  

• Follow documented processes and client-specific instructions
  

• Work closely with the Sort It Bookkeeping team
  
  

Essential Requirements

• At least two years of practical bookkeeping experience
  

• Strong hands-on experience using Xero
  

• Current or previous Xero Certification
  

• Experience with GST returns, reconciliations, accounts payable and accounts receivable
  

• Sound understanding of New Zealand bookkeeping and GST requirements
  

• Excellent attention to detail and organisation
  

• Strong written communication
  

• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
  

• Reliable computer, internet connection and remote working environment
  

• Fiji-based
  

Relevant bookkeeping or accounting qualifications are preferred.

What We Offer

• Flexible remote work from anywhere in Fiji
  

• A supportive, close-knit team
  

• Clear systems and processes
  

• A varied portfolio of clients
  

• Ongoing advanced learning and development
  

• Opportunities for increased responsibility and advancement
  

• The opportunity to become a valued long-term member of our growing team
  
  

How to Apply

Applications must follow the instructions below exactly.
Applications that are incomplete or do not follow the instructions will not progress.

1. Email john@sortit.nz using the exact subject line:
Experienced Xero Bookkeeper – [Your Full Name]

2. Please attach:

• Your CV
  

• Any Xero Certification(s) which you have earned.
  

• Screenshot or PDF of results from your completed personality assessment from the below link:
  
  https://www.16personalities.com/free-personality-test?utm_source=chatgpt.com
  
  

3. In the body of your email, briefly provide:

• Your practical bookkeeping and Xero experience
  

• The number and types of businesses you have managed
  

• Your current availability and preferred weekly hours
  

• Your expected hourly contractor rate

Please do not apply unless you already have solid practical bookkeeping and Xero experience.