Senior Accountant, Xero Expertise

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Pear Tree.

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1 - 10 employees

🎯 Recruiter

👥 HR Tech

🤝 B2B

Recruitment • HR Tech • B2B

Pear Tree is a Melbourne‑born offshore recruitment and hiring services company that connects Australian, US, and UK businesses directly with skilled offshore professionals (primarily from the Philippines) without agency markups. They provide end-to-end hiring support — sourcing, screening, skills assessments, video interviews, reference checks — and offer payroll, Employer‑of‑Record, and compliance assistance plus a six‑month replacement guarantee. Pear Tree recruits across IT, sales & marketing, finance, creative, admin and operations roles, emphasizing cost savings, direct pay to talent, and secure onboarding workflows.

📋 Description

• 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

🎯 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)