AR Administrator Contract

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Accounts Receivable Specialist to join a prominent client at Auckland Airport in South Auckland. This is a 2-3 month contract with potential to go permanent. You will play a pivotal part in the finance team, ensuring the smooth operation of the debtor function while building positive relationships with both internal teams and external partners.

What You'll Do

• Monitor debtor payments daily, ensuring all transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled using established spreadsheets and electronic data capture reports.
• Set up Direct Bill accounts as required, including those for conferences, ensuring all credit applications are processed promptly and clients are notified professionally.
• Take responsibility for processing all Direct Bill accounts with accuracy, responding efficiently to debtor inquiries and maintaining clear communication with stakeholders.
• Prepare weekly and monthly City Ledger Adjustment summaries, distributing them as necessary to relevant managers within the finance department.
• Regularly follow up with debtors trading beyond their normal terms, escalating persistent issues to senior management as appropriate.
• Complete weekly 60-day ageing reports for distribution to financial leadership, ensuring timely identification of overdue accounts.
• Verify agent vouchers against issued invoices to ensure all room rates processed for Direct Bills are accurate and valid.
• Send daily invoices and process monthly statements efficiently, making sure they are distributed promptly via email to clients.
• Perform month-end close procedures for the debtor system, forwarding verified banking figures and reports to the finance team for inclusion in overall reporting.
• Facilitate monthly credit meetings with key departmental managers, contributing insights that support effective decision-making across the business.
  
  

What You Bring

• Hold a tertiary qualification in Finance, Business or a related discipline that underpins your understanding of accounting principles.
• Bring at least one year’s experience in credit control or accounts receivable roles to demonstrate your familiarity with industry-specific processes.
• Demonstrate sound knowledge of credit collections procedures, account structures, reconciliations, and best practices for debtor management.
• Exhibit advanced computer literacy across Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel), enabling you to handle complex spreadsheets and reporting requirements efficiently.
• Showcase your ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a multicultural team environment.
• Display meticulous attention to detail when processing transactions or preparing reports—ensuring accuracy is always maintained even under tight deadlines.
• Possess excellent communication skills that allow you to build supportive relationships with suppliers, vendors, auditors, colleagues, and guests alike.
• Utilise strong time management abilities to prioritise tasks effectively while following specified procedures without direct supervision.
• Demonstrate flexibility by adapting quickly to changes in systems or processes while remaining focused on delivering quality outcomes.
• Uphold high standards of personal integrity by treating confidential information sensitively and acting as an ambassador for company values.
  
  

What's Next

If you’re ready to take the next step in your finance career within a supportive environment that values both professional excellence and personal well being, this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link below - don’t miss out on joining a team where your contributions truly matter.

Robert Walters endeavours to review all applications in a maximum of five working days. If you have not received correspondence in this timeframe please do not hesitate to contact Natalie Johnson on +64 9 374 7337.