Pear Tree.

Bookkeeper (Construction / Flooring Business - NZ) - 148

Pear Tree.  •  Republic of the Philippines (Remote)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Job Title: Bookkeeper (Construction / Flooring Business - New Zealand)

Salary Range: up to 1,800 NZD per month

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM NZT (40 hours per week)

Holidays: TBD with the client

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Virtual Assistant / Bookkeeper to support both the financial and operational sides of the business. This role is critical in keeping our projects running smoothly, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring excellent customer communication throughout each job.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Bookkeeping & Financial Management

  • Maintain and update all financial records in Xero (essential)
  • Manage accounts payable and receivable processes
  • Monitor and follow up on overdue creditors and payments
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial data

Administrative & Operational Support

  • Manage Gmail inbox and coordinate calendars for installations and site work
  • Schedule upcoming flooring installations and track job progress
  • Complete monthly administrative tasks and reporting
  • Maintain accurate records across internal systems

Sales & Order Coordination

  • Process orders and invoices using the company’s internal sales system (training provided)
  • Coordinate stock ordering and ensure materials are ready for upcoming installs
  • Liaise internally to ensure smooth workflow from sale to installation

Customer Communication

  • Conduct customer check-in calls throughout projects
  • Follow up on job progress and customer satisfaction
  • Update internal systems with call outcomes and notes
  • Maintain a professional and friendly customer experience

Requirements

  • At least 2 years of proven bookkeeping experience using Xero with AU client in the construction, flooring, or trades-based businesses or the likes
  • Proficiency in the following tools:
    • Xero (non-negotiable)
    • Google Workspace (GMail, Google Calendar)
    • Internal sales and invoicing system (training provided)
    • VoIP system for New Zealand phone number access
  • Excellent communication skills (comfortable on phone with customers)
  • Familiarity with job scheduling and stock coordination is big advantage
  • Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and manage priorities
Pear Tree.

About Pear Tree.

🚀 Expand Your Team Without Compromise (www.pear-tree.com)

You want to grow your team with the right people, but you’re hitting challenges like; Increasing hiring costs, A shallow local talent pool, Concerns about consistency and quality.

The dilemma: do you overspend to secure top local talent, or settle for less-than-ideal candidates who hold back your growth?

Why Going It Alone is Tough

- Traditional recruitment is expensive and draws from the same limited pool.

- Freelance platforms can’t guarantee long-term quality or reliability.

- Hiring overseas comes with complex legal and compliance hurdles.

🌎 We Make Global Hiring Simple

Pear Tree takes the complexity out of international recruitment. We match you with skilled, reliable, and cost-effective professionals from the Philippines, India, Nepal, South Africa and Latin America who fit your business perfectly.

- Substantial savings on recruitment and salary costs

- Access to a wide, highly skilled talent market

- A streamlined hiring process that saves you time

- Confidence backed by our 6-month “Perfect Hire” Guarantee

🔑 Our Process

1. Source and rigorously vet candidates on your behalf

2. Arrange and support the interview process

3. Hold your hand through the legal and logistical requirements that come with overseas hiring

4. Provide ongoing support to ensure seamless onboarding and retention

✅ A Smarter Way to Scale

Forget the false choice between paying top dollar locally or settling for poor hires. We give you a better option: affordable, skilled, and dependable international talent.

Join leading entrepreneurs and business owners already benefiting from this approach.

Book a call today and let us help you define your role, write your job description, and secure your next star team member — guaranteed.

Industry
HR & Recruiting
Company Size
1-10 employees
Headquarters
Sydney, AU
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
pear-tree.com
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