Accounts Receivable Officer

Davies Waste Solutions; Hastings; On-site; NZD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance subsidy (after six <w

Friendly, fast-paced environment

Job summary

Davies Waste Solutions in Hawke's Bay seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to ensure accurate invoicing, timely collections and smooth financial operations across our projects. You’ll manage customer accounts, perform reconciliations, and support year-end processes, using Simpro, Excel and Xero to analyse costs and optimise cash flow.

Join a collaborative team that values initiative and process improvement, with six months of health insurance subsidy and a friendly, fast-paced

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and proactive.
• Experience with Simpro Job Management software is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero) is required or highly beneficial.
• Strong costing and analytical abilities are essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are necessary.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated initiative to improve processes.
• Payroll experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate records.
• Generate and process invoices and perform bank reconciliations.
• Manage weekly and monthly financial cycles and reporting.
• Respond promptly to customer queries and follow up on outstanding payments.
• Prepare documentation for audits and year-end processes.
• Act as the go-to expert for Simpro software.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable and Payroll.
• Contribute to projects as needed.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Simpro experience

Xero accounting

Costing analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Microsoft 365

Tools

Simpro

Xero

Microsoft 365

Excel

Job description

About Us

We’re a dynamic and diverse business specialising in drainage works, hydro excavation, and more. Our team is passionate about delivering quality service, and we’re looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Officer to join us. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy working collaboratively, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Do

In this role, you’ll be responsible for ensuring accurate and efficient financial processes that support both our business and our clients. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Setting up new customer accounts
• Generating and processing invoices
• Performing bank reconciliations
• Managing weekly and monthly financial cycles and reporting
• Responding promptly to customer queries
• Following up on outstanding payments
• Preparing documentation for audits and year-end processes
• Acting as the go-to expert for our Job Management Software (Simpro)
• Providing backup support for Accounts Payable and Payroll
• Contributing to projects as needed

What We’re Looking For

We need someone who is detail-oriented, proactive, and confident in challenging the status quo. Ideally, you’ll bring:

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365, with advanced Excel skills
• Experience with Simpro Job Management software (highly desirable)
• Familiarity with accounting software (Xero preferred)
• Strong costing and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to think on your feet
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Initiative to improve processes
• Payroll experience (an advantage)

Why Join Us?

You’ll become part of a supportive, fun team and work closely with different areas of the business to achieve great outcomes. After six months, we’ll fully subsidise your health insurance—including dental and vision cover.

If you’re ready to bring your expertise to one of Hawke’s Bay’s leading companies, we’d love to hear from you!