Accounts & Payroll Manager

Helensville Birthing Centre; Helensville; On-site; NZD 39,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Helensville Birthing Centre in Helensville, NZ is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Manager to oversee day-to-day accounts and payroll. The role supports finance, payroll and people processes within a health-sector organisation and is based in the Helensville office.

The part-time position (16 hours per week) involves handling confidential information, GST/PAYE compliance, and collaborative management across HR and finance. Applications close 6 November.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts and payroll.
• Strong knowledge of Xero and Employment Hero.
• Experience processing fortnightly wages and GST/PAYE requirements.
• Health-sector experience preferred.
• Detail-oriented with strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage priorities with minimal supervision.
• Discreet and professional handling of confidential information.
• Clear communication and team-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of day-to-day accounts and payroll, coordinating with management.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, bookkeeping and reconciliations using Xero.
• Prepare and process fortnightly wages accurately and on time.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, leave, and staff administration processes.
• Work confidentially with payroll, employee and business information.
• Complete GST and PAYE requirements and support timely compliance reporting.
• Contribute to efficient office systems and continuous improvement across accounts and HR.

Skills

Accounts & payroll

Xero

Employment Hero

GST & PAYE compliance

Health sector experience

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Confidentiality

Communication

Tools

Xero

Employment Hero

Job description

You will take ownership of day-to-day accounts, including payroll, working closely with management to keep financial records, employment information, wages, and compliance obligations accurate and up to date.

Key responsibilities

Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, bookkeeping and reconciliations using Xero.

Prepare and process fortnightly wages accurately and on time.

Support recruitment, onboarding, leave, and staff administration processes.

Work confidentially with payroll, employee, and business information.

Complete GST and PAYE requirements and support timely compliance reporting.

Contribute to efficient office systems and continuous improvement across accounts and HR functions.

About you

Proven experience in accounts and payroll.

Strong working knowledge of Xero and Employment Hero.

Hands-on experience processing fortnightly wages and completing GST and PAYE requirements.

Previous experience in the health sector.

Excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organisational skills.

The ability to manage priorities and work confidently with minimal supervision.

A discreet and professional approach to confidential employee and business information.

Clear communication skills and a practical, team-focused attitude.

About us

Helensville Birthing Centre are looking for an experienced, organised, and approachable Accounts & Payroll Manager to join our team. Based in our Helensville office, this varied role supports the smooth running of our finance, payroll, and people processes within a health-sector organisation.

A part-time role of 16 hours per week.

An office-based position in Helensville.

A varied role across the finance function.

The opportunity to contribute to a purpose-led health-sector organisation.

Applications close 6 November. Applications will be reviewed from 9 November, with candidates contacted that week regarding next steps