Accounts Administrator

• Permanent role working with an award-winning commercial construction company
• Mix of accounts payable, receivable, payroll and administration tasks
• Work with a supportive team who get the job done and enjoy a few laughs
• Salary $70K to $85K depending on experience
• Middleton location in Christchurch with onsite parking available

This unique permanent role gives you the opportunity to utilise your accounts administration and payroll knowledge and join a team who take pride in delivering quality building projects across the Canterbury region. 

What’s in it for you?

• Add value and make a difference in the day-to-day operations of the business
• Career development and growth opportunities
• Be part of a successful team that celebrates their achievements
• Competitive salary on offer which recognises your contribution

Key responsibilities include:

• Accounts payable, inputting supplier and subcontractor invoices using Xero
• Reconciliation of weekly temporary labour hire invoices
• Preparing weekly and monthly payment batches
• Setting up new suppliers on Xero
• Accounts receivable, updating cash flow and receipting on Xero
• Liaising with suppliers and quantity surveyors
• Payroll fortnightly for salaried and wages permanent staff using Smart Payroll
• Primary point of contact for IT requests from staff, liaising with external IT support
• Collating financial reporting
• Responding to enquiries
• Maintaining existing documentation and assisting with developing new procedures

What skills and experience you will bring to the role:

• Proven experience in accounts payable, receivable, payroll processing and administration
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• Confident communicator who builds strong working relationships
• Proven experience using Xero and knowledge of computerised payroll systems
• An understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and New Zealand employment law
• Ability to pick up new systems and processes
• A positive “can do” attitude with a good sense of humour

This permanent role is available now and the team are keen to welcome you as soon as possible.  If you are looking for a new challenge, something with variety and you are interested in the commercial construction industry, don’t delay submit your application now quoting reference 128049