About the Role:

Start Out Savvy is a boutique New Zealand accounting + money mentoring brand that makes numbers fun (yes, really).

We help service-based business owners understand their money, pay themselves properly, and grow profit with confidence.

We’re looking for a detail-driven, proactive Bookkeeper / Operations Assistant to help streamline our internal systems, manage GST workflows, and keep our team running smoothly.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Update and maintain GST + Xero Practice Manager (XPM) workflows
• Chase clients for missing info and keep job statuses accurate
• Save and organise client files in Google Drive
• Coordinate simple team tasks and follow up progress
• Assist with bookkeeping support and data accuracy checks
• Provide a short weekly update on completed / pending work

You’ll Thrive Here If You…

• Have experience in Xero or NZ accounting workflows
• Love tidy systems, checklists, and getting things done
• Are committed and looking for your new team
• Communicate clearly in English (written + spoken)
• Take initiative — you notice problems and fix them
• Are steady, reliable, and calm under pressure
• Enjoy working with a fun, approachable team who value clarity over corporate

Details

• Hours: 12-18 hrs per week (more for the right person)
• Contract: 3-month trial, extendable
• Schedule: Flexible, must overlap 3–4 hours/day with NZ business hours
• Start: TBD

Don't Apply If

• This is just a fill in job for you
• Have a full time role already
• Are planning to leave or ghost if you get a better offer

How to Apply

Send:

A short intro video (max 2 mins) — tell us about your Xero or bookkeeping experience

A brief summary of similar work you’ve done & provide details

Your expected weekly rate + hours available

Subject: I’m Your Savvy Bookkeeper / Ops Assistant – [Your Name]