Administration & Payroll

Rangiriri Hotel 2019; Rangiriri; On-site; NZD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The Rangiriri Hotel is seeking an experienced office administrator to join a small, friendly team at our Rangiriri site. This role involves high-volume transactional processing across AR/AP, reconciliations, and payroll support in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates will be computer literate with solid Xero experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities with attention to detail. NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa is required.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a similar office administration role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting basics and reconciling takings and bank deposits.
• Proficiency with Xero accounting software.
• Excellent communication skills and a positive can-do attitude.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day high volume transactional processing across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Performing Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliations.
• Reconciling Daily Takings and merchant fees and resolving discrepancies.
• Month-End close out support.
• Liaising with employees, suppliers, customers and external partners to ensure accuracy of information.
• Ability to process weekly payroll across all entities.
• Supporting the day‑to‑day accounting function across multiple entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Software literacy

Payroll awareness

Tools

Xero

Payroll tools (Employment Hero/Smartly)

Job description

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The Heritage Hotels Ltd operates both The Rangiriri Hotel and The Paeroa Hotel.

The Rangiriri Hotel is a local landmark, classed as a Category 2 Building by the Historic Places Trust. The Rangiriri is a typical rural hotel with 11 rooms, a pub style restaurant, several bar areas and a garden bar area, used for larger functions and events during summer.

The hotel serves as a rest spot for travellers between Auckland and Waikato and caters for locals living in the area. Located at the rear of the hotel is Fixate Café which offers fresh food prepared daily and outstanding coffee!

We are offering an excellent opportunity for an experienced office administrator to join our small, friendly team. If you have an eye for detail, enjoy a hands‑on office role and you are a genuine all‑rounder, then this may be the opportunity for you!

Hours will be 40 per week based at The Rangiriri Hotel.

This role includes:

• Day-to-day high volume transactional processing and reconciliations across Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable
• Performing Daily and Monthly Bank Reconciliations
• Reconciling Daily Takings and clearing accounts whilst resolving discrepancies in a timely manner
• Month-End close out support
• Liaising with key employees, suppliers, customers and external partners to ensure accuracy of information
• Ability to process weekly payroll across all entities
• Supporting the day‑to‑day accounting function across multiple entities

Our Ideal Candidate:

• Computer literate and comfortable using a range of software tools
• A sound knowledge and experience of working in Xero is a must
• Excellent communication skills and a positive can‑do attitude
• Previous NZ payroll experience, it would be advantageous if this was in Employment Hero/Smartly
• A minimum of three years' experience in a similar role and proven in successfully managing competing priorities whilst maintaining a high level of detail
• Understanding of basic accounting principles and previous experience reconciling daily takings, merchant fees and bank deposits is an advantage
• Able to work independently with little supervision but can also join in with the team
• Full Drivers License with no restrictions

Applicants must have New Zealand Residency or a valid NZ work visa with no restrictions.

This role reports directly to the Company Accountant.