Accounts Manager

ForestryCo Limited; Devonport-Takapuna; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Modern office

Laptop and phone

Training and handover

Autonomy

Career growth

Team environment

Job summary

ForestryCo, Auckland-based forestry services provider, is seeking an experienced Accounts Manager to run day-to-day accounting end-to-end. The role covers AP/AR, Xero reconciliations, cash flow monitoring and monthly reporting.

You will work hybrid from home and our office, with flexible hours, training, and opportunities to grow within a growing New Zealand business. Apply with your accounting background and attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts management, bookkeeping or a similar end‑to‑end role.
• Confident using Xero and Excel for large data sets.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail with monthly reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable.
• Maintain and reconcile Xero, including bank and credit card accounts.
• Monitor cash flow and upcoming payments.
• Prepare supplier and creditor payments.
• Manage customer and management invoicing.
• Maintain PS Log and complete monthly reconciliations.
• Reconcile logging, cartage and customer reports.
• Investigate discrepancies and liaise with external parties.
• Prepare and report logging, cartage and landowner data.
• Support GST and IRD requirements and coordinate with external accountants.

Skills

Accounts management

Bookkeeping

Xero

Excel

Data analysis

Month-end reconciliations

Discrepancy investigation

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

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ForestryCo partners with New Zealand landowners to ensure their forestry assets are managed to the highest standards. We provide full-cycle forestry management services, including planting, harvesting and guidance around the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

We're looking for an experienced and capable Accounts Manager to manage our day-to-day accounts function.

This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end role combining traditional accounts management with the reconciliation of operational and financial data across our logging, cartage, domestic and export activities.

About ForestryCo

ForestryCo partners with New Zealand landowners to ensure their forestry assets are managed to the highest standards. We provide full-cycle forestry management services, including planting, harvesting and guidance around the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

We're looking for an experienced and capable Accounts Manager to manage our day-to-day accounts function.

This is a hands‑on, end‑to‑end role combining traditional accounts management with the reconciliation of operational and financial data across our logging, cartage, domestic and export activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable

• Maintain and reconcile Xero, including bank and credit card accounts

• Monitor cash flow and upcoming payments

• Prepare and process supplier and creditor payments

• Manage customer and management invoicing

• Maintain PS Log (forestry software) and complete monthly reconciliations

• Reconcile logging, cartage and customer reports

• Investigate missing log dockets, pricing, volume and other discrepancies

• Prepare logging, cartage and landowner reporting

• Prepare and process Buyer Created Invoices (BCIs) for clients and contractors

• Monitor outstanding debtors and follow up overdue accounts

• Complete month-end accounts and prepare reporting for management

• Assist with GST and other IRD requirements

• Liaise directly with external accountants

• Maintain accurate financial records, rates and supporting documentation

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in accounts management, bookkeeping or a similar end‑to‑end accounts role

• Is confident using Xero

• Is strong with Excel/spreadsheets and comfortable working with large amounts of data

• Has solid experience with account and month‑end reconciliations

• Can confidently investigate discrepancies and work with the relevant parties to resolve them

• Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Is organised and able to manage recurring weekly and monthly deadlines

• Is confident communicating with customers, suppliers, contractors and accountants

• Can work independently and take responsibility for the accounts function

Experience within forestry, transport, logistics or another operational industry would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience

• Hybrid working, with a combination of home and office-based work

• Flexible working hours around core team hours

• Modern office

• Company laptop and mobile phone

• Comprehensive training and handover

• A high level of autonomy within the role

• Annual remuneration and performance reviews

• Opportunity to grow with a growing New Zealand business

• Supportive, close-knit team environment

This is a full‑time, permanent position. You'll receive a comprehensive handover from our current Accounts Manager, including training in ForestryCo's systems, PS Log processes and monthly reconciliation procedures.