Accounts Administrator

Stellar Recruitment; Timaru; On-site; NZD 41,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Office based

Temp role

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is seeking an organised finance professional for a 5-week temporary assignment in Timaru, New Zealand. The role focuses on accounts payable and receivable, with exposure to Xero, Unleashed and Dext, and general office administration.

Immediate start and office-based in a well-established manufacturing environment. You will work closely with a supportive team, ensuring accurate processing of invoices, payments and records, while learning new systems quickly and maintaining

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts and office administration
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Proficiency with Xero/Unleashed/Dext is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable, ensuring invoices, payments, and records are processed accurately
• Process invoices and payments in a timely manner and maintain financial records
• Assist with general office administration and respond to customer enquiries
• Support day-to-day business operations as part of a collaborative team

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Office administration

Xero

Dext

Unleashed

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Xero

Unleashed

Dext

Job description

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• Paying between $30 - $35 per hour, depending on experience

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.

Additional information

• Leading Agricultural Manufacturer | Supportive Team | Varied Systems Focused
• Temp Role | | Monday - Friday | Immediate Start | Office Based Position
• Accounts & Office Admin Experience Required | Xero Competency Preferred