Accounts Payable Administrator (Fixed Term 6 Months)

Summerset Holdings; Wellington; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Summerset Holdings is seeking a seasoned Accounts Payable Administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves processing around 1,000 invoices monthly, reconciling accounts, and resolving supplier queries in a busy finance team.

You’ll work five days a week in the office with possible work-from-home options based on performance. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years’ AP experience, strong attention to detail, and excellent communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Qualifications

• Two to three years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Familiar with processing around 1,000 invoices per month.
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and reconciliation skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment.
• Clear and professional communication with suppliers and internal teams.
• Experience with TechnologyOne or similar finance systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Process high volumes of invoices and credit notes.
• Complete reconciliations and resolve supplier queries.
• Support the team to meet processing deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal teams to improve processes.

Skills

AP experience

High volume processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Tools

TechnologyOne

Job description

Company Description:

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description:

We’re looking for a seasoned Accounts Payable Administrator to join our busy Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract.

This hands-on role will see you personally processing high volumes of invoices and credit notes, typically around 1,000 invoices per month, completing reconciliations, resolving queries and supporting the team to meet processing deadlines. You’ll be confident working accurately at pace, managing competing priorities and navigating system issues during a busy period.

You’ll need to be available for an immediate start and able to work from our office five days per week. Work-from-home options are available, subject to individual performance and the ability to consistently meet the requirements of the role.

Qualifications:

You’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is comfortable working at pace and managing high volumes without compromising accuracy. You take a practical approach to manual processes and system challenges and communicate confidently with suppliers and internal teams.

You’ll bring:

• At least two to three years’ Accounts Payable experience
• Proven experience processing around 1,000 invoices per month
• Strong accuracy, attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
• Clear and professional communication skills
• Experience with TechnologyOne or a similar finance system would be advantageous

Additional Information:

Why join us?

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator who can start immediately, work five days per week in the office and confidently manage high invoice volumes, we’d love to hear from you.

Next Steps:

Applications for this role will close on Friday, 30 October 2026.