Accounts Payable Administrator
Contract or Temp
Bring your AP expertise to a hands-on role where accuracy, ownership and a practical approach will be valued.
This is an immediate opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator to join an established corporate finance team for a 5–6 month temporary assignment.
This is a hands-on role combining end-to-end Accounts Payable with broader transactional finance and administration. You’ll need to be confident working across multiple entities and systems, with the ability to switch between priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established organisation with a Christchurch based corporate office and a collaborative finance team supporting multiple entities across the wider business. With an immediate need for additional support, they are looking for someone who can quickly step into the role, take ownership of their Accounts Payable responsibilities and provide reliable support across the wider finance function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable, alongside a varied range of finance and administrative activities.
The core of the position includes processing, verifying and reconciling invoices, managing payments and maintaining accurate supplier records.
Your responsibilities will include:
You’ll be an experienced Accounts Payable or Accounts Administrator who is comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working independently while still being part of a wider team.
To be successful, you will ideally bring:
The Details
Location: Christchurch
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm (40 hours per week)
Start: Immediate
Duration: Approximately 5–6 months, currently expected through to 26 February 2027
Hourly Rate: $34.50–$37.00 per hour
This would suit someone who enjoys the detail of Accounts Payable but also likes variety and being able to contribute across a broader finance function.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Mel Eradus at Bishop Associates on 03 265 0668, or click ‘apply’ to express your interest.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
This is a hands-on role combining end-to-end Accounts Payable with broader transactional finance and administration. You’ll need to be confident working across multiple entities and systems, with the ability to switch between priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
About the Opportunity
Our client is an established organisation with a Christchurch based corporate office and a collaborative finance team supporting multiple entities across the wider business. With an immediate need for additional support, they are looking for someone who can quickly step into the role, take ownership of their Accounts Payable responsibilities and provide reliable support across the wider finance function.
About the Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of Accounts Payable, alongside a varied range of finance and administrative activities.
The core of the position includes processing, verifying and reconciling invoices, managing payments and maintaining accurate supplier records.
Your responsibilities will include:
- End-to-end processing of supplier invoices and payments
- Preparing and processing invoice batches and pay runs
- Credit card and staff expense processing and reconciliations
- Maintaining supplier records and resolving account queries
- Supporting reconciliations and month end activities
- General transactional administration including vehicle registrations, RUC renewals and insurance claims
- Providing wider finance and administrative support as required
You’ll be an experienced Accounts Payable or Accounts Administrator who is comfortable taking ownership of your workload and working independently while still being part of a wider team.
To be successful, you will ideally bring:
- Solid end-to-end Accounts Payable experience
- Previous Xero experience – essential
- Greentree and/or MYOB experience would be advantageous
- Strong Excel and general systems capability
- Experience working across multiple entities would be beneficial
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Good organisation and the ability to manage competing priorities
- A practical, flexible approach and willingness to support the wider team
The Details
Location: Christchurch
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am–5.00pm (40 hours per week)
Start: Immediate
Duration: Approximately 5–6 months, currently expected through to 26 February 2027
Hourly Rate: $34.50–$37.00 per hour
This would suit someone who enjoys the detail of Accounts Payable but also likes variety and being able to contribute across a broader finance function.
For more information or a confidential conversation, contact Mel Eradus at Bishop Associates on 03 265 0668, or click ‘apply’ to express your interest.
Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
