Senior Accounts Payable
AA New Zealand
Date: 7 hours ago
City: Auckland, Auckland
Contract type: Full time
We’re looking for a Senior Accounts Payable superstar to join our Finance team for a 13-month fixed term contract, based at our Auckland Head Office.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day accounts payable function – ensuring timely processing of invoices and credit notes, managing payment runs, reconciling supplier accounts, and building great relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers. You’ll also play a key role in supporting process improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
What You’ll Be Doing | Mō te Tūranga
At the AA, our people are proud to live our values every day. We offer:
For over 120 years we've been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we're one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted brands.
From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast's club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering many services and products to more than 1.1 million Members.
Here, we offer a lot more than roadside assistance. We're constantly evolving and advancing into new businesses, offering new challenges and a range of opportunities.
Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.
We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We'd love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.
In this role, you’ll take ownership of the day-to-day accounts payable function – ensuring timely processing of invoices and credit notes, managing payment runs, reconciling supplier accounts, and building great relationships with both internal teams and external suppliers. You’ll also play a key role in supporting process improvement initiatives and ensuring compliance with internal policies.
What You’ll Be Doing | Mō te Tūranga
- Processing daily invoices and credit notes
- Managing weekly, monthly, and ad hoc payment runs
- Completing end-of-month reconciliations and reporting
- Handling supplier queries and performing monthly reconciliations
- Reviewing aged payables, following up on outstanding items
- Supporting and mentoring other Accounts Payable team members
- Identifying and driving improvements in AP processes
- 5–7 years’ experience in an Accounts Payable role
- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- Great attention to detail and the confidence to question irregularities
- Strong time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Confident working in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Excellent communication skills and a customer-first mindset
- Proficiency in Excel and experience with financial systems
At the AA, our people are proud to live our values every day. We offer:
- A supportive and collaborative work culture
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Flexible working arrangements
- A range of employee benefits, including discounts and wellbeing initiatives
For over 120 years we've been helping Kiwis on their adventures! Today, we're one of New Zealand's most respected and trusted brands.
From our humble beginnings as a motoring enthusiast's club, the New Zealand AA (Automobile Association) has grown into a large, dynamic organisation offering many services and products to more than 1.1 million Members.
Here, we offer a lot more than roadside assistance. We're constantly evolving and advancing into new businesses, offering new challenges and a range of opportunities.
Our teams celebrate diversity and believe that everyone should be able to bring their true selves to work every day. We want you to feel comfortable to be your authentic self throughout the recruitment process, please feel free to let us know if there is anything you need to allow you to participate equitably.
We are aware that there will be candidates who are interested in the role but may only feel comfortable to apply if they have ticked all the boxes. We want you to know that if you feel like you don't meet all the requirements, please still get in touch. We'd love to korero to see if you might be a great fit for the role.
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