Accounts Payable Officer

Opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your financial and customer service skillsCollaborative team culture where your contributions are valuedExcellent benefits including wellbeing perks and flexible work optionsOne-year fixed term opportunityAbout The RoleOur Finance team plays a vital role as trusted advisors to the Council, Corporate Leadership Team, and Business Units, helping deliver outcomes for our communities. We're looking for a detail-focused and service-minded Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a fixed-term basis, covering parental leave.

In this role, you'll support the smooth financial operations of Council by ensuring suppliers are paid on time, accurately, and in accordance with policy. Your key responsibilities will include: Accurately processing accounts payable transactions and journal entriesSupporting and encouraging staff to use our Electronic Purchasing Order (EPO) systemFollowing up on purchasing queries, including unmatched POs and receiptingProviding backup support to the Accounts Payable Team Leader as neededMaintaining accurate financial data and documentationDelivering excellent service to internal and external customersAbout YouYou'll be someone who enjoys working with systems and processes, and who takes pride in providing excellent service to others.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring: Experience in accounts payable or financial administrationStrong customer service skills and the ability to handle queries constructivelyExcellent attention to detail and a methodical approachGood time management and organisational skillsA positive, collaborative attitude and a willingness to learnIf you're looking for a role where your work really supports the wider organisation, we'd love to hear from you. About UsAt Hutt City Council our vision is to build a connected, resilient and inclusive city where all our people thrive.

Kia noho mai tēnei tāone hei pou herenga waka, hei pou herenga kaupapa, hei wāhi whai hua ki hōna iwi. Our people are 'proud to be part of it' - working here is truly rewarding knowing together we're making a genuine difference to Te Awa Kairangi ki Tai Lower Hutt and its people, both now and into the future. Tūhono mai. Come join us!Some Of Our Great Benefits IncludePaid birthday leave! Take a day off to celebrate YOUWellbeing leave, plus additional wellbeing perksFlexible working optionsApplications close at 11. 55pm on 13 August 2025.

Please note that we may review applications before the closing date and encourage you to apply as soon as possible. We reserve the right to withdraw the job advertisement at any time.