Accounts Administrator – Payroll

6 days ago

Christchurch Central, New Zealand Motus Health Ltd Full time NZ$45,000 - NZ$65,000 per year

Motus Health is a network of allied health clinics delivering quality services to local communities across Canterbury, Nelson, and Otago. Our promise is simple – consistent, quality, and personalised healthcare that helps people return to their best. With our core value of "active people keeping people active", that's exactly what we do every day.

We are looking for an Accounts Administrator – Payroll & Accounts Payable to join our friendly Finance Team based at our Support Office in Addington. This is a key role responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our network of over 140 employees – while also supporting our accounts payable function.

You'll be meticulous with detail, confident with systems, and enjoy the rhythm of processing, reconciling, and problem-solving. Collaboration, confidentiality, and clear communication are at the heart of this role.

In this role, you will:

  • Payroll

  • Process fortnightly payroll and ensure all changes, leave, and payments are accurate and on time

  • Maintain employee records and documentation in iPayroll
  • Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally
  • Reconcile payroll reports and assist with payroll-related reporting

  • Accounts Payable

  • Process supplier invoices and payments accurately and on time for three entities.

  • Maintain accurate, organised, and up-to-date accounts payable records and documentation.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies or issues related to supplier invoices or payments.
  • Ensure all activities comply with company policies and financial procedures.
  • Set up and schedule bank payments in a timely manner.
  • Provide general support to the finance team as required.

To be successful, you will bring:

  • Previous payroll experience – this is essential for success in the role
  • Accounts payable or general finance experience is desirable
  • Strong attention to detail and high accuracy with financial data
  • Confidence using payroll and accounting software (experience with Xero and iPayroll is a plus)
  • The ability to work efficiently and maintain confidentiality
  • A positive, professional and team-oriented attitude

This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive, people-first organisation that values collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

You'll enjoy a welcoming work environment, opportunities to grow, and access to our generous staff and family discount for physiotherapy and podiatry treatments.

If this sounds like the next step for you, apply now on SEEK.

For confidential enquiries, please contact

Applications close Tuesday 18th November 2025, but we'll be reviewing CVs as they come in – so don't delay

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