Accounts Administrator

Stellar Recruitment; Canterbury; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is partnering with a well-established New Zealand manufacturer to fill a 5-week temporary accounts administrator role. You will handle payables/receivables across Xero, Unleashed and Dext, plus general admin, emails and customer enquiries.

The role suits an organised, detail-oriented candidate who can learn new systems quickly; training is provided and immediate start is available.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts and office administration.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Strong ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Confident using a range of software systems, with experience in Xero and strong overall computer proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are processed accurately.
• Work across Xero, Unleashed, and Dext to support daily accounting and administrative activities.
• Complete account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial documentation and records.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team and assist with day-to-day business operations.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Learning new systems

Computer proficiency

Tools

Xero

Unleashed

Dext

Job description

Benefits

• Monday to Friday
• Immediate start
• Paying between $30 - $35 per hour, depending on experience
• Well Established NZ Business
• Supportive Team Environment

About the client

Our client is a well-established New Zealand manufacturing business with a proud history dating back to the 1980s. They design and manufacture high-quality equipment for the agricultural sector and have built a strong reputation for producing durable, reliable products trusted by customers nationwide. With decades of growth and innovation behind them, they have become a recognised leader within their industry. Guided by a strong commitment to service, delivery, and teamwork, they pride themselves on fostering a supportive workplace where employees are trusted, valued, and given the opportunity to make a genuine impact on the business.

About the role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established New Zealand manufacturer on a 5-week temporary assignment, supporting the business across accounts and administration functions. With a strong focus on accounts payable and receivable, you'll work across a range of systems including Xero, Unleashed, and Dext, while also assisting with general office administration, emails, and customer enquiries. This role would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and confident learning new systems and processes quickly. Working as part of a supportive team, you'll receive training and play an important role in ensuring day-to-day operations run smoothly throughout the assignment.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are processed accurately.
• Work across Xero, Unleashed, and Dext to support daily accounting and administrative activities.
• Complete account reconciliations and maintain accurate financial documentation and records.
• Respond to customer and supplier enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner.
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team and assist with day-to-day business operations.

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in accounts and office administration
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Strong ability to learn new systems and processes quickly, with a proactive and adaptable approach.
• Confident using a range of software systems, with experience in Xero and strong overall computer proficiency.