Accounts Payable Assistant

• Work at New Zealand's leading provider of food services!
• Great learning, development, and career progression opportunities across Compass that are varied and exciting!
• Competitive Base Salary Corporate Benefits such as annual incentive schemes, health insurance discounts, etc.
  
  

He Angitūtanga / The Opportunity

We are looking for a full-time permanent Accounts Payable Assistant at our National Support Office in Parnell, Auckland. YOu will be responsible for processing the company’s supplier invoices within a robust controlled environment and owning the timely and accurate recording of all payables and payments within the business. This opportunity would suit someone who has experience in a medium to large organisation, processing a high volume of supplier invoices within a robust, controlled environment.

Ko o Kawenga/ Your Responsibilities

Reporting to the Accounts Manager, your responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

• Managing the End-to-end AP process, working with a high volume of invoices.
• Timely processing of supplier invoices for approval and payment, ensuring site/supplier queries are resolved efficiently.
• Weekly And Monthly reconciliations of statements to company records.
• Preparation of weekly and monthly payment batches in line with Compass Group's AP calendar to minimise "out of schedule" payment runs. To be reviewed by the Accounts Manager/Financial Controller.
• Review and maintain the trade creditors' subsidiary ledger to ensure invoices are accounted for in the correct periods.
• Liaising with site staff to follow up on approvals, credit note requests, and supplier invoicing issues.
• Balance sheet reconciliation for AP Liability and AP clearing accounts.
• Inductions and continuous training of site managers and approvers of the importance of the AP function.
• Continuous development and improvement in internal controls, systems, policies, and procedures.
  
  

He Kōrero Mōu/ About You

We would love to hear from you if you have the following:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in a high-volume Accounts Payable role in New Zealand;
• Demonstrates excellent understanding of business, commercial, and accounting acumen;
• Secondary school qualification NCEA Level 1 or 2, although relevant industry experience will be considered;
• Strong reconciliations experience;
• Strong Experience in all MS Office programmes - In particular Excel.
  
  

Nga Painga / Benefit & Perks

• Competitive remuneration + annual performance bonus.
• Training & Development Programmes
• Career Development Opportunities
• Discounts on Medical insurance, banks, hotels, insurance, and more!
• Rewards and recognition.
• EAP Services
  
  

Mo matou **/ About us:  **

• We are New Zealand's leading and largest provider of food and support services across multiple industries.
• These industry sectors are managed by our sub-brands Eurest, Chartwells, Restaurant Associates, Medirest, and ESS.
• We specialise in turning ordinary acts of service into extraordinary experiential moments for our clients. With innovative and talented teams across New Zealand, we transform experiences from being GOOD to GREAT.
• Our people are awesome, they breathe life into our brands and make great things happen!
• Our strength comes from the combination of the things we have in common - our shared values, vision, and purpose and to make our commitment unique for you - RESPECT, GROWTH and TEAMWORK are the founding pillars of these commitments.
• We are an equal-opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.
  
  

Successful candidates will be able to satisfactorily pass a police clearance.

Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.

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Position Code: A05