Job title: Accounts Payable & Payroll Specialist
Job type: Permanent/FTC
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Education & Training
Functional Expertise: Accounting
Salary: Negotiable
Job published: 19/06/2025
Job ID: 67751

Job Description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable and Payroll professional either looking for a long term stable role? This is a fantastic opportunity to become an integral part of a supportive and collaborative finance team, reporting directly to the Company Accountant (a recent and highly-regarded addition to the business).

About the Role:

In this broad and hands-on role, you'll take ownership of key day-to-day finance functions, including:

  • End-to-end Accounts Payable processing – handling a mid-volume of supplier invoices with accuracy 

  • Payroll processing for wage-based staff (Fortnightly)

  • Company credit card and expense management, including reconciliations and process oversight

  • Supporting the Company Accountant with continuous improvement initiatives across AP, payroll, and expense processes

  • Assisting with system improvements and driving efficiencies in financial operations

What We’re Looking For:

We’re after someone with at least 3 years of experience in both Accounts Payable and Payroll. You’ll be someone who’s not just content with the status quo – you're curious and proactive, always looking for ways to make things more efficient and effective. You’ll thrive in a collaborative environment and be confident managing your own workload.

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience (3+ years) in AP and Payroll

  • Strong understanding of NZ payroll legislation and processes

  • Confidence working with finance systems and intermediate Excel skills

  • High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills

  • A continuous improvement mindset – keen to challenge current processes and add value

  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well across teams

Why Join?

  • Work with a large, global brand with a supportive local team

  • Be part of an organisation open to fresh ideas and smarter ways of working

  • Stable business with strong values and a people-first culture

  • Convenient Auckland location with hybrid work arrangement 

 

For further details contact Henry Shaw via email - henry.shaw@parkerbridge.nz