Accounts Payable Officer

Hastings District Council
Hastings, Hawke's Bay
2 days ago
Posted: 24/07/2025
Closing Date: 24/08/2025
Job Type: Temporary
Location: Hastings
Job Category: Accounts Payable / Receivable

Tihei mauri ora!

Nau mai, haere mai, tahuti mai ki Heretaunga!

Heretaunga haukunui, Heretaunga ararau, Heretaunga haaro te kaahu, Heretaunga takoto noa!

Welcome to Heretaunga, the area renowned for its rich and fertile landscape that is sustained by its life-giving dews and waterways. Welcome to Heretaunga, whose beauty is observed by the sharp eye of the harrier hawk; a landscape rich in history and with an esteemed legacy of caring and providing for its inhabitants.

Taitara Mahi – Accounts Payable Officer
12 months Fixed-Term, Full-Time position

Hastings District Council is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team. This is a key position responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payments and supporting a range of core financial operations.

You will play an important role in ensuring the integrity of our financial systems, while working collaboratively with both internal departments and external suppliers. This position offers the opportunity to contribute meaningfully to a high-performing, service-focused team within a well-established public sector organisation.

The role is responsible for the end-to-end processing of accounts payable invoices, daily bank reconciliations, preparation of direct credit payments, and general ledger journals. You’ll also produce monthly accounts payable reports, maintain the chart of accounts, and provide administrative and customer service support to the wider Finance team, while assisting with a range of other accounting tasks as needed.

Ōu wheako – about you
The successful candidate will have:

  • Basic accounting skills
  • Excellent Customer Service Skills
  • Intermediate Excel and Word skills
  • Reconciliation experience.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a stable, values-driven organisation committed to delivering quality financial services. You will be part of a supportive and knowledgeable team that values professionalism, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

Situated in the heart of Ngāti Kahungunu, the Hastings district and Hawke’s Bay offer an enjoyable environment in which to live, work and play. We are an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity. Are you keen to be a part of our journey?

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