TEMP Accounts Administrator

Personnel Resources; Whakatāne; On-site; NZD 33,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Personnel Resources – Whakatane is seeking an experienced Accounts Administrator for a short-term, temporary role covering October and November. You will hit the ground running, handle invoices, manage correspondence, and support accounts payable/receivable while maintaining accurate records.

Prior NZ experience and a tech-savvy approach are essential. Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently are required, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities.

Qualifications

• Experience in NZ accounts administration
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident communication and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Answer and direct incoming enquiries
• Manage emails and general correspondence
• Process invoices and assist with accounts administration
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable tasks
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team
• Assist with other duties as required

Skills

NZ accounts administration experience

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Tech-savvy

Tools

Xero

Job description

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Personnel Resources – Whakatane, North Island

If you’re available for short-term work across October and November, this could be a great opportunity for you. In a temporary role, you’ll need to hit the ground running, so previous experience and the confidence to work independently will be essential.

Key responsibilities:

• Answer and direct incoming enquiries
• Manage emails and general correspondence
• Process invoices and assist with accounts administration
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable tasks
• Maintain accurate records and documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the wider team
• Assist with other duties as required

About you:

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous NZ experience in accounts administration
• Confident and professional communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence learning new systems and a generally tech-savvy approach
• Experience using Xero
• Excellent organisation and time management skills
• A friendly, approachable and professional manner
• The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
• A reliable and adaptable attitude

These roles would suit experienced Accounts Administrators who enjoy a varied role and are looking for a temporary opportunity where they can hit the ground running.

Our team look forward to reviewing your application.

For more information, please contact our team on [phone]

You must be eligible to work in NZ, have NZ residency, or hold a valid NZ work permit. You must also be able to pass a drug and alcohol pre-employment test.