Accounts Assistant (Fixed-Term) – Invoicing & Payroll

SilverStripe; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 52,000 - 72,000; Part time

Job summary

SilverStripe in Wellington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Engine Room on a 12 month fixed term basis (32–40 hrs per week). This role combines financial and accounts support with some office management responsibilities and reports to the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of accounting experience, attention to detail and strong communication skills to connect with clients and internal teams across Delivery, Service Desk, Sales, and SLT.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of accounting and finance experience in a small to medium business.
• Experience with invoicing, debt monitoring and payroll processes.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
• Familiarity with Xero or WorkflowMax preferred.

Responsibilities

• Raise client invoices and monitor debt balances.
• Prepare payment runs and coordinate monthly invoicing with delivery teams.
• Payroll administration, timesheet review and PAYE/Holiday Act knowledge.
• Office and facilities support including travel and events coordination.

Skills

Invoicing

Payroll

Client communication

Time management

Tools

Xero

WorkflowMax

Google Workspace

Zoom

Slack

Job description

SilverStripe in Wellington is seeking an Accounts Assistant to join the Engine Room on a 12 month fixed term basis (32–40 hrs per week). This role combines financial and accounts support with some office management responsibilities and reports to the Finance Manager.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years of accounting experience, attention to detail and strong communication skills to connect with clients and internal teams across Delivery, Service Desk, Sales, and SLT.