AccountsAdministrator

Salt Digital Recruitment; Birkenhead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-driven accounts administrator for a 12-month contract role in Birkenhead. You will manage financial operations, support administrative tasks, and contribute to a mission-driven team focused on workplace health and safety. The ideal candidate will be adept with Xero and Excel and able to work autonomously within a small team. Flexible work arrangements are offered, along with an immediate start.

Qualifications

• Strong experience with Xero and Excel.
• Proven ability to reconcile and self-check work.
• Organised and analytical mindset.
• Experience in financial administration or accounts support.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable/receivable, GST, and reconciliations.
• Updating financial forecasts and supporting monthly/annual reporting.
• Administering funding agreements and preparing quarterly reports.
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and team logistics.
• Supporting inductions and onboarding of new team members.
• Collaborating with the CEO and Programme Manager to maintain financial accuracy.

Skills

Strong experience with Xero

Strong experience with Excel

Proven ability to reconcile and self-check work

Organised and analytical mindset

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

What sets this role apart:

• 12-month Fixed Term Contract – Immediate start!
• Purpose-led mission with national impact
• Tight-knit, smart, and kind team culture
• Flexible work arrangements and autonomy
• Opportunity to shape systems and processes

ABOUT THE ROLE

This opportunity allows you to take ownership of financial and administrative operations in a small, high-performing team that’s driving national change in workplace health and safety. You’ll be the go-to person for all things accounts, ensuring the organisation runs smoothly behind the scenes while contributing to a meaningful mission.

Responsibilities

• Managing accounts payable/receivable, GST, and reconciliations
• Updating financial forecasts and supporting monthly/annual reporting
• Administering funding agreements and preparing quarterly reports
• Coordinating travel, meetings, and team logistics
• Supporting inductions and onboarding of new team members
• Collaborating with the CEO and Programme Manager to maintain financial accuracy

ABOUT YOU

You’re a detail-driven accounts administrator who thrives in a small, agile team. You enjoy working autonomously, take pride in accuracy, and are confident managing end-to-end financial processes. You’re comfortable juggling multiple responsibilities and are open to evolving your role as the organisation grows.

What you’ll need to bring

• Strong experience with Xero and Excel
• Proven ability to reconcile and self-check work
• Organised and analytical mindset
• Experience in financial administration or accounts support
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

ABOUT THE COMPANY

We’re supporting an organisation on a mission to transform health, safety, and well-being outcomes for workers across New Zealand’s retail and supply chain sectors. With a small, high-performing team and national reach, they’re leading innovative harm prevention strategies and delivering measurable impact through data, collaboration, and action.

HOW TO APPLY

To apply in the strictest confidence, please follow the standard application process. If you’d prefer to have a confidential conversation first, you may contact the assigned consultant for this role. All applications will be dealt with the utmost discretion.

Note to overseas enquiries

Whereas we welcome international enquiries, only applicants that are legally entitled to work in New Zealand and can make themselves available for interviews in New Zealand will be considered for advertised positions.

Job Information

• Job Reference: JO-2509-356421
• Salary: 12 months - Immediate Start
• Salary per: annum
• Job Duration: 12 months
• Job Start Date: 6/10/2025
• Job Industries: HR & Business Operations
• Job Locations: Birkenhead
• Job Types: Contract