Position: Accounts Administrator (Accounting Background)
Salary Range: Php 60,000 - Php 90,000/month
Working Hours and Conditions: 10:00am – 6:00pm New Zealand Time; 100% Remote - Full time
Holidays: New Zealand Holidays
OVERVIEW:
To support the finance function of the company by managing day-to-day accounting administration from an offshore location, with a focus on accounts receivable, accounts payable, expense processing, and bank reconciliations.
The role supports a multi-entity, property-focused group operating across Australia and New Zealand, using Xero as the core accounting system. Accuracy, consistency, and strong process discipline are critical to success.
Key Relationships
Internal
- Senior Financial Accountant
- Finance Team
- Business Unit Managers
- Wider Stonewood Group Teams
External
- Customers and Tenants
- Suppliers
- Accountants / Advisors
Key Accountabilities
Accounts Receivable (AR)
- Prepare and issue customer and tenant invoices in a timely manner
- Monitor debtor balances and maintain accurate AR ledgers
- Apply receipts correctly and investigate allocation issues
- Prepare weekly AR ageing and arrears reports for review
- Support follow-up tracking on overdue balances (administrative support)
Accounts Payable (AP)
- Process supplier invoices with correct coding and approvals
- Maintain AP ledger accuracy and reconcile supplier statements
- Prepare payment runs and supporting documentation for review
- Resolve invoice and payment queries with suppliers
Banking & Reconciliations
- Process daily bank transactions in Xero
- Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations
- Investigate and resolve reconciliation differences promptly
- Assist with maintaining accurate cashflow templates
- Support multiple bank accounts across ANZ entities
Credit Cards & Expenses
- Maintain expense and credit card systems (e.g. Concur or similar)
- Collect, review, and code monthly receipts and expense claims
- Perform credit card reconciliations and resolve discrepancies
- Support users with expense-related queries
Property & Finance Support
- Support property-related accounting, including rental income and expense allocations
- Assist with filing and documentation for property entities
- Support audit preparation and information collation
- Provide general administrative support to the finance team
- Cover basic finance tasks during staff leave where required
QUALIFICATIONS
Systems & Tools
- Xero (essential)
- Microsoft Excel (strong), Outlook, Word
- Expense and approval systems (e.g. Concur, ApprovalMax – desirable)
- Comfortable working with cloud-based accounting environments
Required Experience & Skills
- 2–4 years’ experience in accounting or finance administration
- Strong working knowledge of AR, AP, and bank reconciliations
- Minimum 1–2 years’ experience using Xero
- Experience supporting Australia and/or New Zealand accounting environments
- Property accounting exposure preferred
- Strong Excel skills and high attention to detail
- Ability to prioritise, meet deadlines, and work remotely with minimal supervision
Key Competencies
- Attention to Detail: Ensures accuracy in all financial processing
- Organisation & Reliability: Consistently meets deadlines with minimal supervision
- Communication: Clear, professional communication with internal and external stakeholders
- Ownership & Learning: Willingness to develop skills and improve processes
- Adaptability: Comfortable with changing priorities and systems
- Teamwork: Supports wider finance operations collaboratively