Accounts & Purchasing Administrator

Mediterranean Foods (Wgtn) Ltd; Wellington; On-site; NZD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Mediterranean Foods (Wgtn) Ltd in Wellington Central is seeking an organised administrator to support finance and purchasing functions. This hands-on role offers a structured handover programme and the chance to own key processes across accounts and supply chain operations.

You will handle invoicing, accounts payable and receivable, supplier payments, costings, and general admin while contributing to product compliance and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts, administration or purchasing.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Proactive problem-solving approach.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Invoicing and accounts receivable administration.
• Accounts payable, supplier payments, and reconciliations.
• Processing credit notes and resolving account discrepancies.
• Debtor management and reporting.
• General finance and operational administration.
• Purchasing administration and product compliance support.
• Local and overseas supplier payments.
• Product costing and supplier administration.
• Over time, take ownership of additional accounts and purchasing functions.

Skills

Organised

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Communication

Proactive

Tools

Accounting software

ERP systems

Job description

Mediterranean Foods (Wgtn) Ltd – Wellington Central, North Island

We're looking for an organised and detail-oriented administrator to play a key role across finance and purchasing functions. This position offers a structured handover programme, providing the opportunity to take ownership of critical business processes while developing your skills across accounts and supply chain operations.

About the Role

You will be supporting/ responsible for:

Invoicing and accounts receivable administration

Accounts payable, supplier payments, and reconciliations

Processing credit notes and resolving account discrepancies

Debtor management and reporting

General finance and operational administration

Purchasing administration and product compliance support

Local and overseas supplier payments

Product costing and supplier administration

Over time, you will also take ownership of additional accounts and purchasing functions, becoming a key support person within the business.

About You

You will have:

Previous experience in accounts, administration, purchasing, or a similar role

Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail

Excellent organisational and time management abilities

A proactive approach to problem solving

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Preferred Experience

FMCG, food distribution, import/export, wholesale, or logistics experience

Accounting and ERP systems

Inventory management and or product costing

Customer portal invoicing

Why Join Us?

Diverse role across finance and purchasing

Structured training and handover programme

Stable growing food distribution business

Opportunity to develop broad operational knowledge

Supportive and collaborative team environment

If you're looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real contribution and grow your responsibilities over time, we'd love to hear from you.

Independent transport will be required for this office based role.