Accounts Payable Specialist

About the Role

We are seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable professional to join a welcoming and supportive finance team on a permanent basis. This is a hands-on position where you will have full responsibility for essential accounts payable activities, such as invoice handling, payment processing, reconciliations, and addressing supplier inquiries, while also assisting the broader finance department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the entire Accounts Payable cycle efficiently within a dynamic finance team
• Handle large volumes of invoices, execute payment runs, and conduct supplier reconciliations
• Collaborate with multiple business entities and develop strong relationships with internal partners
• Support month-end closing tasks and ensure financial records are precise and up to date
• Participate actively as part of a supportive and energetic permanent team

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience managing the full end-to-end Accounts Payable process
• Able to accurately and swiftly process a high volume of invoices
• Exposure to managing accounts payable across multiple entities or business units is advantageous
• Skilled in supplier reconciliations, managing payment runs, and resolving queries confidently
• Exceptional attention to detail combined with strong organizational capabilities
• Capability to prioritize workloads and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Experience with SAP or other complex ERP systems is desirable
• Excellent communication skills and ability to nurture relationships with key stakeholders

What We Offer

• A permanent role within a collaborative finance team
• The chance to oversee a full-cycle accounts payable process in a busy setting
• Engagement in a lively and cooperative team culture
• Exposure to a complex financial framework working across numerous entities
• An opportunity to contribute positively and make an immediate impact

Additional Information

Applicants must be New Zealand citizens, residents, or hold a valid work visa permitting employment in New Zealand. References will be requested at the suitable stage; please do not include them with your CV. For inquiries, contact Rachel at 027 252 8022 mentioning Job ID: 18255 for a confidential discussion.