Accounts Payable Officer

SYOS Aerospace; Mount Maunganui; On-site; NZD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Syos Aerospace Limited, based in New Zealand, is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join the finance team and ensure accurate, on‑time processing of supplier invoices and payments. The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers exposure to project accounting within a growing aerospace business.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in AP or transactional finance, proficiency with Xero and Excel, and a meticulous approach to coding invoices and managing supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience in accounts payable or transactional finance.
• Proficient with ERP software and Excel; experience with Xero is preferred.
• High accuracy and attention to detail when coding invoices and processing payments.
• Good communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to prioritise and meet processing deadlines.
• Study towards accounting qualification is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and code to GL accounts, cost centres and projects.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and deliveries; resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payment batches; ensure timely payments.
• Respond to supplier queries; maintain supplier relationships.
• Reconcile supplier statements to AP ledger monthly.
• Maintain supplier master data, including bank details and payment terms.
• Support month-end close, including accruals and AP reporting.
• Assist with employee expense claims and card reconciliations.
• Maintain AP filing, documentation and audit trails.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Xero

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Accounting qualification in progress

Tools

Xero

Job description

About Syos Aerospace

Syos Aerospace Limited is a New Zealand aerospace company delivering complex engineering and R&D-led projects. As the business grows, we're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team and help keep our supplier and project spend accurate and on time.

Role Purpose

The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments for Syos Aerospace Limited. This is a hands‑on, transactional role supporting the finance team, and reports to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and code them to the correct GL accounts, cost centres and projects


• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery/goods receipts, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams


• Prepare and run weekly payment batches, ensuring payments go out accurately and on time


• Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relationships


• Reconcile supplier statements to the accounts payable ledger monthly


• Maintain accurate supplier master data, including bank details and payment terms


• Support month-end close, including accruals for unprocessed invoices and AP reporting


• Assist with employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations


• Help maintain AP filing, documentation and audit trails in line with company policy


• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls

What We're Looking For

• 1-3 years' experience in an accounts payable or transactional finance role


• Working knowledge of accounting/ERP software (e.g. Xero) and confident with Excel


• High accuracy and attention to detail, especially when coding invoices and processing payments


• Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders


• Able to prioritise and meet regular processing and payment‑run deadlines


• A proactive, team‑oriented approach and willingness to learn


• Study towards an accounting qualification (e.g. NZICA/CAANZ) is a plus but not required

What We Offer

A supportive finance team, exposure to project and R&D accounting in a growing aerospace business, and room to develop your accounting career.