Accounts Administrator

PowerNet; Southland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

5 weeks annual leave

Optional 9-day fortnight

Southern Cross Health Insurance

Life and Income Protection Insurance

Supportive and collaborative team from

Job summary

PowerNet in Invercargill is seeking an Accounts Administrator to support both AP/AR functions within a collaborative finance team.

You will play a key role in maintaining accurate ledgers, processing invoices, debtor management and month-end activities, with training provided on Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Qualifications

• Previous administration, accounts or finance experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A customer-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems
• Experience in Dynamics 365 Business Central is beneficial

Responsibilities

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Raising customer invoices and managing debtor collections
• Reconciling supplier, customer and bank accounts
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Responding to customer and supplier enquiries
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Microsoft Office

Job description

Looking for a finance role that offers variety, flexibility and genuine work-life balance? Based in Invercargill, this Accounts Administrator role supports both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions and plays an important part in the smooth running of PowerNet's finance operations. You'll join a collaborative team within a well-established organisation that provides essential services to communities across Southern New Zealand.

Why Join PowerNet?

• 5 weeks annual leave
• Optional 9-day fortnight
• Southern Cross Health Insurance
• Life and Income Protection Insurance
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Stable organisation providing essential infrastructure services

About The Role

Working within our Finance team, you'll provide accurate and timely support across accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance activities.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Raising customer invoices and managing debtor collections
• Reconciling supplier, customer and bank accounts
• Assisting with month-end processes and reporting
• Responding to customer and supplier enquiries
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives

About You

To be successful in this role you'll bring:

• Previous administration, accounts or finance experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A customer-focused approach with strong communication skills
• Confidence using Microsoft Office and business systems

Experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable or accounting software will be advantageous. PowerNet uses Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, so experience with this system would be beneficial, although this is not essential as training will be provided.

About PowerNet

At PowerNet, our purpose is Safe | Efficient | Reliable: Power to Communities. We manage and maintain critical electricity infrastructure across Southern New Zealand and are committed to providing a supportive workplace where people can contribute, grow and succeed.

Please note to be considered for this role you will need to be in New Zealand and have current work rights.

Applications close Sunday 25 October 2026. Applications may be assessed and interviews carried out prior to the closing date so if you are interested in the role, don't delay in submitting your application.