Payroll and Accounts Administrator

Alpha Recruitment; Waikato; On-site; NZD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora New Zealand is seeking a Payroll and Accounts Administrator to support the finance team during the implementation of a new payroll system. The role covers end-to-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate staff records, and ensuring timely supplier/payable payments.

The successful candidate will have payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and knowledge of NZ payroll legislation. Availability for full-time work, with 32 hours considered for the right candidate is welcome.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration.
• High level attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proven knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and regulations.
• Understanding of relevant accounting standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain payroll systems to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Prepare IRD, ACC and similar returns as required.
• Maintain employee leave records, pay related data and records.
• Respond to employee inquiries regarding payroll and leave matters in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintaining supplier and contractors’ records including contact information and payment terms.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies or issues with invoices and payments.
• Collaboration with procurement and other departments to ensure accurate and timely vendor setup.
• Working closely with internal departments to verify and reconcile expenses and process for payment.

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

NZ payroll legislation knowledge

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Accounting software

Job description

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

We are looking for a Payroll and Accounts Administrator to provide cover in our client’s finance team while they work through the implementation of a new payroll system. The role is responsible for end-end payroll processing, maintaining accurate people and pay records and ensuring accurate and timely processing of supplier and contractor invoices and payments.

Reporting to the financial controller key responsibilities include:

Payroll

• Maintaining payroll systems to ensure staff are paid accurately and on time.
• Preparing IRD, ACC and similar returns as and when required
• Maintaining employee leave records, pay related data and records.
• Keeping abreast of changes in New Zealand payroll laws and regulations.
• Responding to employee inquiries regarding payroll and leave matters in a timely and professional manner

Accounts Payable

• Maintaining supplier and contractors’ records including contact information and payment terms.
• Investigating and resolving discrepancies or issues with invoices and payments.
• Collaboration with procurement and other departments to ensure accurate and timely vendor setup.
• Working closely with internal departments to verify and reconcile expenses and process for payment

What you will bring to the team:

• Previous experience in payroll administration
• High level attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Proven knowledge of NZ payroll legislation and regulations
• Understanding of relevant accounting standards and regulations

Ideally we are looking for someone who can work full time hours, however 32 hours could be considered for the right candidate.