Accounts Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start available

Flexible hours

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Stellar Recruitment is assisting a well-established Wellington roofing and trades business to recruit an experienced accounts administrator. The role covers office administration, accounts payable/receivable, payroll processing, and general project support with a high degree of autonomy and collaboration with office and field teams.

You will ensure accurate financial records, manage payroll, invoicing and reconciliations, and maintain project documentation, contributing to smooth day-to-day

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in accounts and office administration.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, and payroll processing.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks.
• Experience within construction, trades, or a project-based environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office administration, including enquiries, communications, job records, and documentation.
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, supplier payments, and financial cashflow administration.
• Process payroll and maintain employee records, timesheets, leave balances, and related documents.
• Support job and project administration, ensuring information, variations, purchase orders, and documentation are accurately recorded and up to date.
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams while assisting with compliance and general business support activities.

Skills

Accounts administration

Payroll processing

Xero

Microsoft Office

Communication

Job description

Benefits

• Immediate start available
• Paying between $30 - $35 per hour, depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• Flexible hours for the right person
• Established NZ business with 10+ years of success
• Supportive team environment

About the client

Our client is a well-established, family-owned roofing and trade services business that has built a strong reputation across the Wellington region. Operating for over a decade, they provide residential and commercial roofing solutions while maintaining a strong commitment to customer service, quality workmanship, and community values.

With steady growth and a loyal client base, 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

Reporting directly to the Director, this is a varied position that combines accounts administration, payroll, job administration, and general office support. You'll play a key role in keeping the business running smoothly by ensuring financial records are accurate, projects are well-administered, and day-to-day office operations are managed efficiently.Working closely with both office and field teams, you'll enjoy a high level of autonomy while supporting the wider business across a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day office administration, including enquiries, communications, job records, and documentation
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, reconciliations, supplier payments, and financial cashflow administration
• Process payroll and maintain employee records, timesheets, leave balances, and related documents
• Support job and project administration, ensuring information, variations, purchase orders, and documentation are accurately recorded and up to date
• Liaise with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and internal teams while assisting with compliance and general business support activities

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in accounts and office administration (minimum 5 years)
• Strong working knowledge of Xero and Microsoft Office
• Experience with invoicing, reconciliations, and payroll processing
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills and a professional approach
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
• Experience within construction, trades, or a project-based environment is advantageous

Employment Details

Please note, only NZ Residents or Citizens will be considered for this permanent position.