Accounts Payable Officer

4 days ago

Tauranga, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand Zespri Group Limited Full time NZ$60,000 - NZ$80,000 per year
Kō wai mātou? Who are we?

Zespri is more than simply the world's single-largest marketer of kiwifruit. We like to think of ourselves as fruit on a mission and as rebels with a cause: to help people, communities and the environment around the world thrive through the goodness of kiwifruit. We are proudly the world's largest marketer of kiwifruit, selling kiwifruit in more than 50 countries. We work with around 2,800 New Zealand and 1,500 international growers and post-harvest companies to source the best-quality Zespri Kiwifruit which we supply through our distribution partners to wholesale and retail customers. We are one of New Zealand's best-known international brands, dedicated to creating sustainable long-term value for growers.

He aha te mahi? What's the role?

As part of the Accounts Payable team within Finance Shared Services, you'll play a key part in ensuring the effective and timely resolution of accounts payable issues and accurate payment of all approved invoices. Working alongside a supportive team role will be involved in the completion of Accounts Payable tasks including processing invoices, making payments, follow-up and resolution of queries and exceptions, and liaising with business users and vendors as required. 

Key accountabilities include:

Invoice & Payment Processing:  Receive, review, and process invoices and expenses in the electronic system. Manage payment runs for both NZ and offshore vendors, ensuring accuracy and adherence to payment terms. Query Resolution & Stakeholder Liaison:  Work closely with business users, offshore finance teams, and vendors to resolve queries, exceptions, and outstanding items. Provide training and support as needed. Data Maintenance:  Collaborate to maintain accurate vendor master data, address bank rejections, and resolve AP data issues that impact payments. Reconciliation & Reporting:  Perform monthly reconciliations of vendor accounts and support accurate AP reporting. Continuous Improvement:  Contribute to process and system improvements, participate in user acceptance testing, and support the implementation of new tools and upgrades. Team Support & Collaboration:  Assist with clearing finance backlogs, maintaining process documentation, and supporting the wider finance team.  Ko wai koe? Who are you?

The successful candidate will have:

A minimum of four years high school education with further tertiary studies in business/accounting.Previous general accounting experience (AP, AR, general ledger journals and reconciliations) within a commercial environment.A strong understanding of accounting processes and procedures.Proven ability to process invoices, expenses, and payments accurately and efficiently.Confidence using Microsoft Office, medium Excel experience is required.Experience in using SAP or other major corporate ERP system.Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high data quality.A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. He aha e tika ai a Zespri? Why Zespri?

Our people are what makes our culture so irresistible and uniquely Zespri. We are a passionate and mighty team of 900+ employees in 23 different locations globally. Working at Zespri is an opportunity to join a fast-paced, culture-driven environment unlike any other. We want people who share our values of being personally connected, results-driven, and committed to guardianship. Join us in shaping our future and be part of a truly unique organisation.   

FlexWELL flexible work ethos. We support a combination of working from home and in the office, balancing this through set office days. Any changes to your work location are agreed in advance according to team requirements, ensuring we maintain strong collaboration and meet business needs. Additional paid annual leave day per year (Zespri Day). Two additional paid leave days for you to proactively support the moments that genuinely boost your mental, physical, emotional, and social wellbeing (Boost Days). Global Life and Permanent Disability Insurance. Group Medical Insurance benefits. Convenient Mount Maunganui office location, with free onsite parking.  Your daily dose of Vitamin C with free kiwifruit

Tono mai inaianei Apply Now Applications close Tuesday 21 October 2025.

At Zespri, we understand the importance of diverse perspectives and experiences, and a fair hiring process is the first step to getting there. We want to attract a diverse range of people and encourage everyone from all backgrounds and walks of life to apply. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments to take part in the recruitment and selection process. You can reach out to our Talent Acquisition team via email at to have a chat to someone directly.

Agency

Zespri will not accept applications or contact from any temporary staffing agency, placement service or professional recruiter for this vacancy ("Agency").

Where Zespri requires the support of an agency to fulfil a vacancy, we will proactively seek this support from our network of Agencies.  We respectfully ask that you do not contact Zespri or any of its affiliates/employees regarding vacancies, and reserve the right not to reply.

Zespri will not be responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions or other payments related to such unsolicited resumes.

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