Accounts Payable Assistant | 9M fixed term contract

Macpac Retail PTY Ltd.; Christchurch; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model after training

Employee discounts across brands

Job summary

Macpac is offering a 9-month contract within its Finance team to gain hands-on Accounts Payable experience. The role emphasizes accuracy, attention to detail, and learning from an experienced team in a leading retail business.

You will process high-volume invoices using Apparel21, perform vendor statement checks, and support supplier and store queries while maintaining compliant AP records. The role offers hybrid flexibility after training and opportunities to learn within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Strong administration and data entry skills, with comfort in repetitive tasks.
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• An interest in building a career in accounts or finance.
• Previous accounts or office administration experience is preferred.
• Exposure to ERP systems (Apparel21) is a highly desired, not a requirement.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices (approx. 800/month) using Apparel21
• Perform vendor statement checks and ensure financial accuracy.
• Resolve invoice and receipting queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate and organised AP files and compliance with policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Problem-solving

Accounts payable experience

Tools

Apparel21

Job description

Join Macpac on a 9-month contractand gain valuable hands‑on experience within our Finance team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in accuracy, and is keen to develop their skills in Accounts Payable. You'll be supported by an experienced team, exposed to key finance processes, and play an important role in keeping our business running smoothly.

What You’ll Be Doing

This role offers a great opportunity to build practical finance experience, develop your knowledge of Accounts Payable processes, and learn from an experienced team within a leading retail business.

Key responsibilities include:

• Invoice Management – Process high-volume invoices (approx. 800/month) using Apparel21
• Accuracy & Reconciliation – Perform vendor statement checks and ensure financial accuracy.
• Supplier & Store Support – Resolve invoice and receipting queries efficiently.
• Document Management & Compliance – maintain accurate and organised AP files and compliance with policies.

What We’re Looking For

• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong administration and data entry skills, with comfort in repetitive tasks
• A proactive, problem-solving mindset
• An interest in building a career in accounts or finance
• Previous accounts or office administration experience is preferred
• Exposure to ERP systems (Apparel21) is a highly desired, not a requirement

Why You'll Love It

• Build valuable finance experience while working with an experienced and supportive team.
• Hybrid flexibility following training, with flexibility to work from Macpac Basecamp for collaboration and from home for focus.
• Great team environment with coaching, support, and opportunities to learn.
• Generous team member discounts across Macpac, Supercheap Auto and other corporate perks

If you're detail-oriented, eager to learn, and looking for an opportunity to build your finance experience with a leading retail business, we'd love to hear from you.

Our Culture of Inclusion:

Super Retail Group is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.We support, promote and celebrate diversity and we recognise the benefits a culture of inclusion brings to our workplace and customer experience.