Payroll / AP Officer
Theta, New Zealand
Job Description
Our Finance Department are very busy and are seeking an efficient and result driven Payroll/AP Officer to join our small, friendly team in Auckland. This is an exciting opportunity to join a successful NZ owned technology consultancy that fosters a diverse, family friendly and inclusive company culture.
Reporting to the Head of Finance you will be responsible for taking ownership and accountability for all aspects of Theta’s payroll on MYOB ensuring the highest standards of accuracy are maintained. You will also be responsible for the Accounts Payable accounting functions and will support the Head of Finance in the weekly and monthly reporting cycles.
Other responsibilities include developing and enhancing our reporting capability from within payroll to ensure Managers have the information they need and delivering data and insights to enable effective decision-making. Your support with ad hoc queries, analysis and various finance related projects will keep your role varied and stimulating.
This role will appeal to someone who has a passion for making a real difference to the Payroll reporting side of our business. Your excellent communication skills, helpful and positive approach to staff and stakeholders and desire to support problem resolution and correct accounting treatment will be highly valued.
Key skills and experience:
- An appropriate accounting qualification or at least 4 years experience in delivering end to end payroll in a commercial organisation
- Well versed in NZ legislation relating to payroll
- Proven experience with MYOB is essential
- Accounts Payable experience with experience maintaining an accurate accounts payable ledger
- Accuracy and deadline focus
- Excellent organisational, interpersonal and administration skills
- Strong written communication and documentation skills
- Works well under pressure
- IT savvy with Excel experience
Our success comes down to the talented people who work here. We offer a creative and stimulating work environment that encourages participation, and innovation, and provides opportunities for professional growth.
About Us
We thrive on delivering excellence within a collaborative environment, where working hard and playing hard go hand-in-hand. Our exceptional people use cutting edge technology and innovation to achieve smarter solutions, together. With offices in Auckland, Tauranga, Wellington and Christchurch, we're making our mark across the length and breadth of New Zealand where the opportunities within Theta are endless!
Culture and Benefits
Theta offers a family friendly work environment with flexible work hours where practical; especially relevant for caregivers.
We embrace gender equality and are committed to providing a supportive, diverse and inclusive work environment throughout our workplace.
Theta is committed to giving back to the community and are avid supporters of Cure Kids. We compete in various adventure races and do many other things to raise money for Cure Kids. And we make time for the fun things in life!
We currently provide the following benefits to ensure your professional development and personal wellbeing:
- Professional growth and learning opportunities
- A competitive salary (commensurate with experience)
- Fully subsidised medical insurance for employees
- Heavily discounted medical insurance for immediate family of employees
- Flexible hybrid working model (2 days working from home)
- Volunteer days
- Internal Referral Incentive
- Staff Assistance Programme
- Annual Flu injections
- Sick leave from your first day on board
- Remote working options where practical and mutually agreed
- Daily fresh fruit basket, coffee machine, wide selection of teas and biscuits in all of our offices.
Please note, this role is only available to those who are in NZ and who have the legal right to work in NZ.