Payroll and Accounts Receivable AdministratorHybrid

Payroll and Accounts Receivable Administrator

New Plymouth

This might be the next opportunity you are looking for. If you thrive in providing support to the Payroll and Accounts Receivable function of an organisation, join us.

Reporting to the Finance Services Manager, your key responsibilities will be providing support in our Payroll function and assisting with the Accounts Receivable.

 Bring your interpersonal skills and attention to detail to enhance the service we provide.

 What we offer you 

• Positive and supportive team culture and the opportunity to thrive
• We embrace hybrid working so you’d like to work a couple of days a week from home – that’s fine by us
•  All the usual stuff, but way better -, ability to buy extra leave, paid volunteer days, free fruit in office, amazing parental leave entitlements, free life and medical insurance
• Support of your growth and development

 To be a success in this role:

 Ideal Experience

•  NCEA Level 3 or Finance or Administration qualification
• 3 years NZ Payroll experience
• Experience in a Credit Control role or Senior Administration role
• Indepth working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word applications
• Experience with Payroll and ERP systems
• Knowledge of employment and pay related legislation
• Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional customer service

 Ideal Skills

• Teamwork – Ability to engage and quickly establish and maintain strong working relationships with Powerco staff and other stakeholders
• Initiative – Able to take or initiate action to deal with a wide variety of situations
• Communication skills – Effective oral and written communications
• Adaptability – Ability to accommodate changes in the environment, organisation, technology and levels of responsibility
• Analysis – Can gather and organise relevant data or information, identify critical issues and analyse with detail and accuracy
• Organisation – Able to multi task, prioritise and meet deadlines
• Customer Service – Meet internal and external customer expectations and requirements.

 About us

Our purpose is to connect communities. It’s at the heart of everything we do as we serve our customers now and into the future. At Powerco, we’re passionate about doing mahi that keeps over 1.1 million customers connected and enables energy choices as we support Aotearoa on the journey to a low-carbon future. 

Ngā Tikanga - Our Way, is what guides us to achieve our purpose and ensures we’re better together, work smarter, proud to be here, and future focused in how we work together with each other, our communities, and industry stakeholders.

Applications close: Friday 14 February 2025

Our ability to get the best out of people is what sets Powerco apart. We realise that candidates – especially from underrepresented and neurodiverse backgrounds – often won’t apply for roles unless they meet ALL the criteria. We encourage anyone who shares our passion for connecting communities to apply for any role that aligns to your strengths and interests. We will provide a safe space where you can bring your whole self to work and thrive.  

If you would benefit from support or adjustments in order to participate equitably in the recruitment process, please phone 0800 769372 or email kiaora@powerco.co.nz