Accounts Payable Officer

SeaLink New Zealand Limited; Auckland; Ibrido; NZD 30.000 - 41.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health Insurance

Birthday leave

Travel benefits via vessels

Health and Wellbeing programme

Competitive remuneration

Team-focused culture

Descrizione del lavoro

SeaLink New Zealand Limited is seeking a detail-focused Accounts Payable Officer to support supplier invoices, coding and payments across our passenger, freight, logistics and commuter services. This on-site role is part-time, 25 hours per week, based in Auckland CBD.

You will manage invoice validation, payment runs, supplier queries and month-end activities, supporting strong financial controls in a fast-paced maritime environment. Prior AP experience and Excel skills preferred.

Competenze

• 1–3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance role.
• Intermediate Excel skills and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment is preferred.
• Experience using ERP systems is preferred.

Mansioni

• Process supplier invoices accurately with correct coding and approvals.
• Validate invoices against purchase orders or supporting documentation.
• Manage invoice workflows to meet payment deadlines.
• Prepare payment runs in line with schedules and approvals.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as primary contact for supplier queries.
• Maintain accurate AP records and documentation.
• Assist with month-end activities including accruals and reconciliations.
• Identify process improvements to enhance controls and efficiency.

Conoscenze

Accounts Payable

Finance

Excel

Communication

Formazione

Tertiary qualification

Strumenti

ERP systems

Descrizione del lavoro

At SeaLink, we believe in connection and teamwork. People come and stay at SeaLink – because of “one boat, one team” we might have all arrived on different ships, but we are all on the same boat together, working towards a common goal.

About the role:

Reporting to Group Financial Controller, the Accounts Payable Officer plays a key role in ensuring supplier invoices are processed accurately, approved appropriately, and paid on time. This position supports operations across our passenger, freight, logistics and commuter services, helping maintain strong financial controls, positive supplier relationships and accurate financial records.

We're looking for an organised and detail-focused Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. You'll have a strong eye for accuracy, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to managing supplier queries, reconciliations and payment processes.

This is a part-time position working 25 hours per week (5 hours per day, Monday to Friday) and is based on-site in the Auckland CBD.

Key accountabilities include:

• Processing supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner, ensuring correct coding and approvals
• Validating invoices against purchase orders or supporting documentation
• Managing invoice workflows to ensure payment deadlines are met
• Preparing payment runs in accordance with SeaLink schedules and approval frameworks
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Acting as the primary point of contact for supplier queries
• Maintaining accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation
• Assisting with month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations of AP balances
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial controls
• Supporting audit requirements by ensuring documentation is complete and accessible

To be successful in this role, you will have the following skills, knowledge and qualifications:

• 1-3 years' experience in an Accounts Payable or Finance role
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent practical experience
• Experience working in a high-volume transactional environment (preferred)
• Experience using ERP systems (preferred)
• Strong understanding of invoice processing, coding and approvals
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines in a busy environment
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commitment to following processes and maintaining financial controls

What’s in it for you:

• Competitive remuneration
• The opportunity to work for a company who cares about their people
• Opportunity to work with like-minded, passionate individuals
• Awesome travel benefits via our vessels to Waiheke and Great Barrier Island
• Birthday leave- A paid day off to celebrate your birthday!
• Health Insurance
• Health and Wellbeing programme

A position description can be provided upon request.

SeaLink has a strong commitment to workplace health and safety and the well-being of our people. Successful candidates will be required to undertake a pre-employment medical assessment, drug test and criminal record check. All applicants will be required to provide proof of their qualifications and eligibility to work in New Zealand.