Job title: Payroll Manager - Accounting/Administration
Job type: Permanent/FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Automotive
Functional Expertise: Accounting
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 26/08/2025
Job ID: 68720

Job Description

This organisation based in South Auckland, is well known for providing top-quality repairs and maintenance within the automotive sector. They are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Payroll Manager - Accounting/Office Management to oversee daily office operations and manage the company’s financial and accounting functions and process end-to-end payroll for around 100+ staff. The ideal candidate will ensure the smooth running of the office while maintaining accurate financial records, payroll, processing transactions, and supporting budgeting and reporting. 

About the role: 

This is a full-time, on-site role reporting directly to the Branch Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of administrative duties and accounting tasks. Key responsibilities include: 

Accounting & Finance:

  • Manage accounts payable and receivable, invoicing, and bank reconciliation
  • Responsible for end-to-end payroll - high-volume experience desirable 
  • Ensure compliance with statutory obligations
  • Maintain and update accounting records in accounting software 
  • Assist with preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports
  • Assist the Branch Manager with budget preparation and expense tracking
  • Monitor cash flow and maintain petty cash

 

Office Management:

  • Supervise administrative staff and coordinate office activities
  • Oversee procurement of office supplies and services
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures, health, and safety 
  • Handle correspondence, scheduling, and office communications
  • Coordinate meetings and maintain calendars

About you: 

  • Previous payroll/office management/accounts experience ideally 4+ years 
  • Good hands-on experience with managing full set of accounts and payroll
  • Well-versed with NZ payroll laws and legislation 
  • Excellent communication skills both written and verbal 
  • Great attention to detail, team player 
  • Tech-savvy, well-versed with MS Suite and other accounting systems MYOB/Xero
  • Able to multitask and can work under pressure 

 

In return the company offers: 

  • Competitive remuneration 
  • Stable long-term employment 
  • Car park 
  • Career development 
  • Supportive team culture

 

This position presents an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual with strong organisational and accounting skills to step into a dynamic, hands-on role.

If this sounds like you click the APPLY button now. For more details and a full job description, please contact Sapna 09 912 0774/027 7887 712 or email sapna.kanwar@parkerbridge.nz

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