Senior AP Officer

The Company
We are working with a specialist company with strong presence in New Zealand. The accounting team is a high-performance environment and one that has a down-to-earth kiwi feel and rewards staff for their efforts. This is a newly created role in NZ, as the business moves in an exciting direction under new and committed ownership.

The Role
The role will form an integral part of their growing local team. The role reports to an impressive FBP/FM who is highly competent. My client hopes that this person will take on a leadership role within the small AP team to drive out best practises within the function. There will be lots of room for growth with this business. Some of your key responsibilities will be:

• Monitor and manage the Accounts Payable email inbox, ensuring invoices and statements are processed and cleared daily.
• Handle employee expense claims and non-PO invoices promptly, ensuring payment is made before due dates.
• Reconcile supplier statements and vendor accounts to maintain accuracy and consistency.
• Process all invoices efficiently, whether with or without a PO, while adhering to company policies and standard operating procedures (SOP's)
• Investigate and resolve invoice-related queries by coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure timely resolution
• Act as a key liaison with an extensive branch network

Your profile:
For this role, we are looking for someone with proven AP experience, preferably in a larger business. Some of your key personal attributes are likely to be:

• Proven experience in AP
• Capable
• Confident
• Strong communication skills to interact across the business
• Leadership potential
• Experience with ERP-systems (M3 would be an advantage)

In return, the business offers WFH on a Friday and flexible hours to match.

How to apply
Please send your resume in Microsoft Word format by clicking on the apply button or for further information, contact Nick Neuzte, Vinze Quines or Tanya Beets in our Auckland office on 09-915-6700.

Job Reference No: 06900-0013296435

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