Finance Officer

Archway Recruitment; Wellington; Hybrid; NZD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Possible work-from-home days

Broad exposure to finance

Supportive finance team

Job summary

Archway Recruitment is seeking an Accounts Payable Officer in Wellington for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role covers end-to-end accounts payable with exposure to tax compliance, reconciliations, and month-end processes. SAP experience is advantageous, and a proactive, collaborative approach is essential.

The successful candidate will manage supplier invoices, POs, and payments while supporting GST/FBT activities and contributing to process improvements within a small finance team.

Qualifications

• Experience in an Accounts Payable position.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience using SAP or other top tier finance systems.
• Adaptable and proactive approach to work.
• Collaborative attitude and willingness to support others in a small team environment.
• Desire to learn and take on new responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices and payments.
• Prepare monthly credit card statements.
• Raise and issue purchase orders.
• Support billing and collections activities as required.
• Assist with GST and FBT information.
• Support month-end processes and reconciliations.
• Assist with finance projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

Skills

Accounts Payable

SAP experience

Communication skills

Team player

Willing to learn

Tools

SAP

Job description

This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established organisation with a strong reputation and a supportive team environment. You'll gain exposure to a broad range of accounting responsibilities while developing your technical skills.

This is a full-time, 12 month fixed term contract with the possibility of extension. Preferred start date is end of November 2026 or start of December 2026.

The Role

This role offers a fantastic platform for someone with Accounts Payable experience who is looking to grow their experience beyond just processing. While the main focus of this role includes end-to-end accounts payable you will gain exposure to tax compliance, reconciliations, and month-end accounting processes. Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing supplier invoices and payments
• Preparing monthly credit card statements
• Raising and issuing purchase orders
• Supporting billing and collections activities as required
• Assisting with the preparation of GST and FBT information
• Supporting month-end processes and reconciliations
• Assisting with finance projects and process improvement initiatives
• Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders
• Contributing to a collaborative and high-performing team environment

About you

We're looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Officer who is ready to take the next step in their career. You will be confident managing the accounts payable function end-to-end, while also being keen to broaden your experience across wider finance responsibilities. Experience with SAP would be advantageous, but is not essential. To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Experience in an Accounts Payable position
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience using SAP or other top tier finance systems
• An adaptable and proactive approach to work
• A collaborative attitude and willingness to support others in a small team environment
• A desire to learn, develop and take on new responsibilities

What is in it for you?

In return, you'll join an organisation that supports work-life balance, understands family commitments, and takes pride in creating an inclusive and welcoming team culture. You'll be part of a close-knit team where you'll have the opportunity to grow your skills beyond a traditional Accounts Payable role.

Benefits Include

• Flexible working arrangements with the potential to work from home (1-2 days once established).
• Exposure to a broad range of finance and accounting responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop your knowledge of month-end accounting processes
• Supportive and experienced finance team