Accounts & Payroll Administrator

JobSpace; Tauranga; On-site; NZD 70,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent role

40-hour week

Handover available

Job summary

Hiko Electrical Services Ltd in Papamoa, Tauranga, seeks an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to own AP, AR, payroll and HR administration for its local trades team.

The role is permanent, full-time (40 hours per week), focused on reconciliations, supplier payments, invoicing, payroll with Xero, and HR admin while supporting the broader business. A handover is available and NZ work rights are required.

Qualifications

• Experience with Xero Payroll and Accounts Payable/Receivable.
• Strong Excel/MS 365 and financial reconciliations.
• Attention to detail and proactive work style.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable and weekly supplier payment runs.
• Accounts Receivable, invoicing and debt collection.
• Bank, supplier, customer and credit card reconciliations.
• Fortnightly payroll using Xero Payroll
• Timesheets, leave, PAYE, KiwiSaver and payroll adjustments
• Payroll journals, GST and month-end administration
• Employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration
• Liaising with IRD, ACC, ETCO, suppliers and customers
• Supporting Project Managers with invoicing and account queries
• Helping improve finance, payroll and administration processes

Skills

Xero

Payroll

A/P & A/R

Reconciliations

MS 365

Debt collection

Organization

Ownership

Tools

Simpro

Job description

Experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to take ownership of AP, AR, payroll and HR admin with a great local Electrical, Solar & HVAC team.

ACCOUNTS & PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Hiko Electrical Services Ltd
Papamoa, Tauranga
Full Time | Permanent | 40 hours per week
$70,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
Start ASAP - Handover Available XERO ACCOUNTS + PAYROLL + HR ADMINISTRATION

Hiko Electrical Services are looking for an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join its Papamoa-based team. This is a busy, varied role taking ownership of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Payroll and HR administration, while supporting the financial and administrative needs of the wider business. If you're organised, accurate and proactive, know your way around Xero and payroll, and enjoy being the person who makes sure everything gets done properly and on time, we'd love to hear from you. ABOUT US: Hiko Electrical Services is a locally owned and operated Bay of Plenty business with a growing team delivering Electrical, Solar and HVAC services across Tauranga and the wider region. Hiko has built its reputation on quality workmanship, great customer service, and a down-to-earth, fun team culture.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING?

• Accounts Payable and weekly supplier payment runs
• Accounts Receivable, invoicing and debt collection
• Bank, supplier, customer and credit card reconciliations
• Fortnightly payroll using Xero Payroll
• Timesheets, leave, PAYE, KiwiSaver and payroll adjustments
• Payroll journals, GST and month-end administration
• Employee onboarding, offboarding and HR administration
• Liaising with IRD, ACC, ETCO, suppliers and customers
• Supporting Project Managers with invoicing and account queries
• Helping improve finance, payroll and administration processes

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Strong Xero Accounts, Xero Payroll and Microsoft 365 skills
• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable experience
• Experience with Simpro or a similar job management system is an advantage.
• Confidence with reconciliations and debt collection
• Excellent accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisation and the ability to juggle deadlines
• The confidence to work independently and take ownership
• Discretion with confidential financial and employee information
• A proactive, reliable and positive attitude

WHAT'S ON OFFER?

• $70,000 - $75,000 depending on experience
• Permanent, full-time - 40 hours, Monday to Friday
• Established and growing local business
• Varied role across Accounts, Payroll and HR Administration
• Great down-to-earth team environment
• Genuine ownership of your role
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and improve processes

SOUND LIKE YOU? If you're an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator who takes ownership, enjoys working in a busy trades environment and is a whizz at keeping things organised, we'd love to hear from you. We're ideally looking for someone who can start soon, allowing time for a good handover and introduction to Hiko's systems and processes.

Please Note: Only NZ-based candidates with current work rights will be considered.