Accounts Payable Coordinator

About the Company

Westland Mineral Sands is a world leader in critical minerals that contribute to a sustainable future, while creating a resilient, intergenerational business for the West Coast and New Zealand. Our minerals are key components in technologies like wind turbines and solar panels, that are supporting the transition to a low carbon economy. Our key focus is long-term growth and positive community impact, and we are committed to creating job opportunities and fostering local economic development through collaborative and innovative partnerships.

We honour nature and climate through best practice environmental management and sustainable initiatives to enhance our ecosystems and land-use capability. We invest in people with the right attitude and skills to build a world-class business.

About the opportunity

Are you an organised and detail-focused finance professional with a passion for accuracy and process improvement? We are looking for a proactive and reliable Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team and play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient processing of supplier payments.

As our Accounts Payable Coordinator, you will be responsible for coordinating the end-to-end accounts payable process, from invoice entry and approval to payment runs and supplier reconciliations. Working closely with the wider WMS Group and external suppliers, you will ensure that all transactions are recorded accurately and paid on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Efficiently process invoices, ensuring accuracy in coding and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies and variances in a timely manner, maintaining strong vendor relationships
• Assist in the preparation of monthly Accounts Payable accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Perform reconciliations of company credit card statements to ensure all expenses are properly recorded and accounted for.
• Act as a backup to the administrative team as needed, providing support in varied administrative tasks.
• Collaborate with the Financial Accountant and Financial Controller to address ad-hoc queries and assist with broader financial tasks as required.

About You

To succeed in this role, you will have:

• Two plus years' experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Microsoft program skills, specifically Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with Xero
• An understanding of standard accounting processes and principles.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• A reliable, honest and trustworthy approach.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement.
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and data security.

Why Join Us?

At WMS Group, we offer more than just a job – we offer a supportive and collaborative environment where your contributions are valued. You'll benefit from:

• A competitive salary
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth
• A friendly and inclusive team culture
• Flexible working options

Apply Now

Keen to find out more? Head to our recruitment page to read the position description and apply online. Applications close 4th June.

Please note that appointment may be subject to the following:

• Reference check
• Qualification verification
• Criminal history check
• Pre-employment medical assessment
• Evidence of right to work in New Zealand