Accounts Payable Officer March 25, 2024 by Lucy Micklefield About our clientOur client is a well-recognised premium brand in their field and is a successful and well-known group. Operating in the education sector; they attract quality people to their company and have a stable and welcoming finance team.Some more information about the roleReporting to the Finance Director, this is a newly created full-time, permanent opportunity based in Mt Eden. This is a pivotal position for the wider group to manage and optimise the accounts payable process and assist with a new system implementation later in the year.This position involves handling all aspects of accounts payable operations, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, and developing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounting, experience with process improvement, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.Duties include:Accurate entry of accounts payable transactionsInvoice coding, ensuring compliance with sign-off authoritiesPreparation of bank payment filesMaintenance of supplier master filesAssist with the annual audit of the GroupImplement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy in the accounts payable cycleCollaborate with the wider group to streamline workflowsProvide training and support to other team members on new processes and systemsSo, who are you and what is your profile? Experience working in a similar Accounts Payable position (3 years)Proven experience in process improvement within an accounts payable of finance functionStrong Excel skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyExperience with JDE would be preferred but not essentialExcellent written and oral communication – ability to communicate with a diverse range of financial and non-financial stakeholders.This role is managed by Lucy Micklefield at Consult, please click the link below to apply as it helps us manage applications.Applicants for this position should be currently living in New Zealand & have NZ residency or a valid NZ work permit. Unfortunately, we cannot consider your application without this.Studies have shown that women and people from under-represented backgrounds are less likely to apply for roles where they don't match the job description criteria exactly. If you're excited about this role, but your experience aligns less than 100%, we encourage you to apply. $70,000 - 80,000 per annumMt Eden locationAssist with process improvement and system implementationShare Link:Category: Accounting & Finance, Accounts Payable Type: Permanent - Full TimeLucy Micklefield Back in the UK, she recruited high-volume contractors for prestigious outdoor events, before setting her focus on transactional accounting recruitment in NZ.#J-18808-Ljbffr
