Accounts Payable Administrator

SLR Consulting; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

SLR Consulting in Auckland is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Finance team in our Auckland office. This permanent, full-time role reports to the Finance Team Leader for New Zealand and focuses on end‑to‑end AP processing and related transactions.

You will ensure accurate invoice processing, supplier data maintenance, and timely payments while supporting month-end close and AP controls. Strong attention to detail and proficiency in Excel are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in accounts payable
• GST knowledge essential
• Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint preferred
• Attention to detail and organisational skills

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately with appropriate coding and approvals.
• Review invoices for completeness, PO alignment, tax treatment, and supporting docs.
• Maintain supplier master data and verify new suppliers and bank details.
• Prepare and process supplier payments within agreed terms and approvals.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries promptly and professionally.
• Support month-end close with AP reconciliations and accruals.

Skills

Invoice processing

GST knowledge

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Deltek Vantagepoint

Job description

About The Business & Role

At SLR, our purpose is to Make Sustainability Happen.

SLR is a global environmental and sustainability consultancy that works with clients across a range of sectors, including infrastructure, energy, mining, industry, urban development and government. With over 1,200 people across the APAC region, we provide technical and advisory services that help our clients respond to environmental and sustainability challenges.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to join our Finance team, in our Auckland office. This is a permanent, full-time role, reporting to the Finance Team Leader for New Zealand.

You will be a key member of the finance function supporting the overall goals of the Finance team and wider Business Support team with the primary responsibility for purchasing processes and related transactions.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and promptly, including appropriate coding and approvals.
• Review invoices for completeness, correct entity, tax treatment, purchase order requirements, approved supplier register and supporting documentation.
• Maintain supplier master data, including appropriate verification of new suppliers and changes to bank details.
• Prepare and process supplier payment runs in accordance with agreed payment terms and approval authorities.
• Respond to supplier and internal queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support month-end close, including AP reconciliations, accruals, outstanding invoices and cut-off.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit trails for invoices, payments and supplier changes.
• Ensure compliance with delegated authorities, procurement requirements, tax requirements and internal financial controls.
• Support Finance with audit queries and provision of supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, controls and system efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• 2+ years of experience within a similar role
• Previous accounts payable experience in a medium to large sizes organisations is highly desirable
• Good understanding of invoice processing, GST and basic accounting principles
• Previous experience with Deltek Vantagepoint will be well regarded
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skill
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel
• Exceptional communication and relationship building skills (written and verbal)

Our Benefits

Join a global organisation that is Making Sustainability Happen. We are most proud of our diverse, and collaborative team and our benefits aim to ensure that we cater for all.

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