Accounts Payable Officer

Hutt City Council; Wellington; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A chance to make a real difference in?

A positive and inclusive team enviro n

Development and wellbeing support

Free entry to our swimming pools and ̶

Job summary

Hutt City Council in Lower Hutt is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer to join the Finance team. You will ensure suppliers are paid accurately and on time, and provide quality financial administration and support to colleagues across Council.

Based at our offices in central Lower Hutt, you will process invoices, match against purchase orders, respond to supplier inquiries and help improve processes. The role offers a supportive environment and opportunities to develop in a community-focused

Qualifications

• Previous experience in accounts payable.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines.
• Confidence using financial systems and computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and payments accurately and on time with required approvals.
• Check and match invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts; follow up on discrepancies.
• Respond to supplier and internal inquiries with helpful, timely support.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support reporting requirements; help improve processes.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Financial software

Job description

About The Role

Join our Finance team at Hutt City Council as an Accounts Payable Officer, based at our offices in central Lower Hutt. You'll be part of a hardworking, supportive team that works closely together and takes pride in delivering a great service. You'll play an important role in ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while providing quality financial administration and support to colleagues across Council.

About The Role

Join our Finance team at Hutt City Council as an Accounts Payable Officer, based at our offices in central Lower Hutt. You'll be part of a hardworking, supportive team that works closely together and takes pride in delivering a great service. You'll play an important role in ensuring our suppliers are paid accurately and on time, while providing quality financial administration and support to colleagues across Council.

What You'll Do

• Accounts payable: Process invoices and payments accurately and on time, ensuring the correct approvals are in place.
• Purchase orders: Check and match invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts, following up on any discrepancies or outstanding queries.
• Customer service: Respond to enquiries from suppliers and internal teams, providing helpful and timely support.
• Financial administration: Maintain accurate financial records, support reporting requirements and contribute to improving processes and efficiencies.

About you

We're Looking For Someone Who Is Organised, Reliable And Has a Strong Eye For Detail. You'll Enjoy Working As Part Of a Team And Take Pride In Delivering Accurate Work And Great Customer Service. You'll Bring

• Previous experience in accounts payable
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to work with colleagues and suppliers
• The ability to work independently, use initiative and meet deadlines
• Confidence using financial systems and computer applications

What We Offer

• A chance to make a real difference in our community
• A positive and inclusive team environment
• Development and wellbeing support
• Free entry to our swimming pools and discounted premiums/memberships

About Us

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi.

At Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all of our people thrive.

Why work here

He aha te mea nui o te ao? He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. What is the most important thing in the world? It is the people, it is the people, it is the people.

Working here is truly rewarding, knowing across all our roles, we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt. We're a team of leaders, planners, connectors and creators designing our future alongside our communities.

Tūhono mai. Come join us!

Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026.