Finance Administrator

14 hours ago

New Plymouth Central, New Zealand New Plymouth Girls' High School Full time

Permanent, full-time (40 hours per week) for 52 weeks per year. Grade 5, in accordance with the Support Staff in Schools Collective Agreement

New Plymouth Girls' High School is seeking a new Finance Administrator - Accounts Receivable to join our current administration team, ensuring the smooth running of our financial, payroll and administration systems.

We are looking for an efficient individual with meticulous attention to detail to provide accounts receivable and payroll processing.

Tasks and responsibilities:


• Processing hostel student finances.


• Monthly journals.


• Ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and to reporting deadlines.


• Following up on overdue invoices.


• Managing staff payroll processing using EdPay.


• Reporting and reconciliation of pay.


• Providing support to the Business Manager.

Skills and Qualifications Required:


• A minimum of 5 years of accounts experience (using Xero or similar accounting software).


• An understanding of the month-end reporting cycle.


• Ability to maintain confidentiality.


• Excellent time management, planning skills, and attention to detail.


• Proficiency in the use of the Microsoft Office suite.


• Strong written and verbal communication skills.


• An accounting qualification would be beneficial but not essential.

As a school community, we provide a caring and inclusive environment. The school has strong values, with Whakamana/Respect, Haepapa/Responsibility and Whanaungatanga/Positive Relationships, central to all we do. We offer ongoing professional learning, a supportive and welcoming staff and community, and well-resourced facilities.

Benefits:


• Free on-site parking.


• Yearly flu vaccinations offered.


• Access to TELUS Health wellbeing support services.


• Friendly team environment.

How to Apply:

For further information, please contact Beth Parsons (Business Manager) at or Jacqui Brown (Principal) at

If you have the required skills, please complete the application form which can be found on our website under Vacancies: Send this, together with a covering letter and CV, to the HR Co-ordinator via email at

Applications close on 17 January 2026.

Please note that applications cannot be accepted via the 'Quick apply' button on SEEK.

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