Accounts Administrator

Aotearoa New Zealand Association of Social Workers; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 30,307,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted personal fuel card

Trade accounts / discounts

Prezzy Card on birthday

Grocery voucher at Christmas

Job summary

Aotea Southern is seeking an Accounts Administrator to join our small Finance/Admin team in Dunedin. This permanent, full-time role runs from 8.00am to 4.30pm and supports finance functions for our business of around 125 staff.

We value accuracy, reliability and a friendly, professional phone manner. Training will be provided, and you’ll work across multiple software systems including Xero.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience in an office involving accounts/finance payroll administration or bookkeeping.
• Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
• Professional and friendly phone manner.

Responsibilities

• Scan/enter supplier bills using AI scanning and data entry.
• Accounts payable and receivable processing in Xero.
• Reconcile account transactions in Xero.
• Support end of month creditor payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Phone etiquette

Time management

Tools

Xero

Data entry

Job description

Due to an internal promotion, we are looking for an Accounts Administrator to join our small, friendly Finance/Admin team at Aotea Southern. This is a permanent, full-time position from 8.00am to 4.30pm supporting finance functions for our business of around 125 staff.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in processing accurately and within deadlines, understands business accounts processes and enjoys a laugh.

What you'll be doing:

Scanning / entering supplier bills into our systems (a combination of AI scanning and data entry).

Accounts payable and receivable processing in Xero.

Reconciling account transactions in Xero.

Supporting the end of month creditor payment process.

Answering phone calls from our main office phone line - triaging the call to one of our electrical departments.

General accounts administration and data entry.

Assisting with any other administration tasks as required.

We are looking for someone who:

Has at least one year of experience in an office undertaking accounts / finance / payroll administration or other bookkeeping experience.

Has strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

High level of integrity.

Comfortable working across different software systems (training will be provided).

Proactively manages their own workload but is happy to ask for help from the rest of the team when needed.

Has a professional and friendly phone manner.

A positive outlook, enjoys working as part of a team and willing to help others when needed.

Experience with Xero would be an advantage, but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What we Offer

Discounted personal fuel card, and trade accounts / discounts at several businesses in Dunedin and nationwide.

A $100 Prezzy Card on your birthday and grocery voucher at Christmas.

Excellent culture, social activities, and long service after 7 years. Opportunity to volunteer and be a part of Wild Dunedin Festival of Nature every year.

Long-term employment with a secure, established, and renowned business.

Growth opportunities for the right candidate.

Please note this position requires NZ work rights and is based in Dunedin.

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand?
• How many years' experience do you have as an office administrator?
• Do you have experience using Xero?
• What's your expected hourly rate?
• How many years of accounts payable experience do you have?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?