Accounts Payable Officer

5 months ago


Manukau City, New Zealand Service Foods Full time

**Service Foods is looking for a highly skilled and motivated Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team based at Wiri, Auckland.**:
This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounts payable to contribute to the success of a fast growing organisation.

**The role**:
As an Accounts Payable Officer, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operations of AP functions of our Finance team. You will have the ability to work independently and as part of a team, in a high volume environment.

This is a **fixed term opportunity for 12 months (maternity leave cover), **from September 2024 to August 2025.

**Why Work for Us**:
Service Foods is New Zealand’s largest privately family-owned and operated food service distribution business. **We have been recognised as one of New Zealand’s Best Managed Companies for 2023 by Deloitte**. This prestigious accolade celebrates private businesses that excel in global benchmarks of success. Beyond financial performance, our inclusion in this program highlights our strong management practices, vibrant company culture, and resilient strategies that enable us to navigate challenges effectively.

At Service Foods, we foster a dynamic work environment where innovation and dedication are rewarded**. **In the heart of New Zealand's dynamic culinary landscape, Service Foods stands tall as a leading food service distribution powerhouse. Our unwavering dedication to quality, innovation and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as **The company behind every great chef.**

**The job**:
This is a busy role that encompasses all aspects of the accounts payable function, reconciling invoices and accounts while building relationships with our suppliers and branches. The key responsibilities include
- Invoice Processing: Efficient and accurate processing of supplier invoices in a timely manner.
- Payment Processing: Prepare and process payments to vendors ensuring adherence to payment terms.
- Vendor Management: Maintain strong relationships with vendors and address inquiries related to accounts payable.
- Reconciliation: Conduct regular reconciliation of supplier statements
- Expense Reporting: Assist in the review and processing of employee expense reports.
- Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant financial regulations.
- Problem Resolution: Address and resolve any discrepancies or issues related to accounts payable.
- Month-End Closing: Assist in month-end closing activities, including reporting and analysis.
- Other AP duties: as and when required by the AP/Finance Manager

**The person**:
Skills and attributes required:

- Strong computer skills,100% data entry accuracy
- Excellent time management skills
- Focused and self-motivated.
- Excellent communication skills, English proficiency
- Thrive to build strong relationships
- Time management skills which are second to none
- Ability to add improvisations contributing to team efficiency.
- Prior use of SAGE is certainly a bonus
- Exposure to Bean works is advantageous
- Experience working with invoices, payment runs, end to end processing is beneficial

**Application process**:



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