Accounts Payable Administrator

Silver Fern Farms Ltd; Dunedin; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company in Dunedin is seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to manage financial processes, including accounts payable and reconciliations. The ideal candidate will have experience in finance and strong attention to detail. This is a fixed-term role supporting a significant ERP project, offering opportunities in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts administration or similar finance roles required.
• Proven skills in accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and credit management.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts transactions in line with policy.
• Reconciling accounts, statements, and payment schedules.
• Supporting credit management and debt recovery activities.

Skills

Accounts payable/receivable

Reconciliations

Credit management

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

As an Accounts Payable Administrator, you’ll be part of a collaborative team ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial processes. Your responsibilities will span accounts payable, reconciliations, credit management, and documentation, all while providing a high-quality service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts transactions in line with policy.
• Reconciling accounts, statements, and payment schedules.
• Supporting credit management and debt recovery activities.
• Maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• Partnering with managers, suppliers, and customers to resolve queries.

We have two roles available, one fixed term covering parental leave until December 2026, and the other until at least June 2026 to enable existing staff to support an ERP Project.

Ōu Pūkenga | About You

Skills

You’ll bring experience in accounts administration or similar finance roles, with proven skills in accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations, and credit management. Additionally, you should bring:

• Strong communication and relationship management skills.
• A keen eye for detail and accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) and general ledger/accounts systems.
• A customer-focused approach, with the ability to resolve queries quickly and effectively.

Te Ahurea | Why work at Silver Fern Farms?

Silver Fern Farms are all about Creating Goodness from the Farms the World Needs. Creating goodness is about taking a broader view of what goodness means, how we can create it and the impact it can have. That Goodness is created through the work of our People, the skill & expertise of our Farmers and our customers around the globe. “Goodness” is also about being good to people and communities, animal welfare, and showing care and respect for the environment.

Tono Mai | To Apply:

Click on ‘Apply’ to submit your application. We assess applications as they are received, with applications closing 2 October.

Silver Fern Farms welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to have a diverse and inclusive environment and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all team members and applicants. Come and create goodness together with us.