Accounts Payable Officer

Contract Type :

Temp

Location :

Christchurch

Industry :

Accounting

Contact Name :

Alastair McLae

Contact Email :

ali@profilegroup.co.nz

Contact Phone :

0211914157

Date Published :

01-Sep-2026

The Opportunity
An Accounts Payable Officer is required to take ownership of creditors processing, including supplier onboarding, invoice capture and coding, statement matching, payment runs and management of the aged creditors balance. 

The Company
A respected operator in the services sector with a strong reputation and a mission aligned with community impact. They have a committed internal finance team and now require expertise to support ongoing financial tasks.

The Role
  • Set up new supplier accounts in the creditors system once terms and conditions have been approved
  • Capture supplier invoice data accurately, code invoices, obtain authorisation and post to the accounting system
  • Complete supporting spreadsheets required for invoice authorisation
  • Collate invoices, match them to supplier statements and process payments by the 20th of the month where possible
  • Manage the aged creditors trial balance and address overdue invoices in a timely manner
  • Respond to supplier, manager and employee queries in a professional manner
  • Follow established procedures and maintain confidentiality
  • Comply with health and safety requirements while at work
Your Profile
  • NCEA Level 3 or equivalent (a diploma in business, administration or a related field is desirable)
  • Experience in a business administration or accounts payable role
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing invoices and payments
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Excel
  • Clear verbal and written communication skills
  • Ability to organise work, prioritise competing demands and meet deadlines
  • Integrity, professionalism and the ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Candidates will need valid working rights for New Zealand
Ready for your next challenge?
Apply now via SEEK and take the next step in your career. To find out more, contact Alastair McLae at ali@profilegroup.co.nz  021 191 4157

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