Accounts Payable Officer

SeaLink NZ; Auckland; Vor Ort; NZD 32.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive remuneration

Vessels travel benefits to Waiheke and

Great Barrier Island travel benefits

Birthday leave

Health Insurance

Wellbeing programme

Zusammenfassung

SeaLink NZ in Auckland CBD is seeking a part-time Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team. You will process supplier invoices, ensure correct coding and approvals, and help maintain strong supplier relationships.

This 25-hour per week role emphasizes accuracy, proactive issue resolution and timely payment runs. You will work on-site, supporting month-end activities and driving financial controls across our passenger, freight and logistics services.

Qualifikationen

• 1-3 years' experience in Accounts Payable or Finance.
• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in a high-volume transactional environment (preferred).
• Experience using ERP systems (preferred).
• 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.

Aufgaben

• Process supplier invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Validate invoices against purchase orders or supporting documentation.
• Manage invoice workflows to ensure payment deadlines are met.
• Prepare payment runs in accordance with SeaLink schedules and approval frameworks.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Act as the primary point of contact for supplier queries.
• Maintain accurate accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with month-end activities, including accruals and reconciliations of AP balances.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency and financial controls.
• Support audit requirements by ensuring documentation is complete and accessible.

Kenntnisse

Accounts Payable

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Tertiary qualification

Tools

ERP systems

Jobbeschreibung

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

Requirements

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

Benefits

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.