Southern Institute of Technology is seeking applications from appropriately qualified and experienced people to fill the above full-time permanent vacancy which has responsibility for accounts payable function.
As an integral member of our finance function, you will play a key role in ensuring that supplier payments and purchasing processes run smoothly and that financial information is accurate and up to date.
Key Responsibilities
- Enter and maintain data in the purchasing system accurately and promptly
- Process invoices, credit notes, and payments within agreed timeframes
- Reconcile supplier statements and investigate discrepancies
- Manage supplier accounts and respond to queries professionally and efficiently
- Support month-end processes and maintain financial records
About You
- Essential: NCEA or equivalent qualification
- Desirable: Tertiary-level qualification in Accounting or Finance
- Accounts payable experience preferred but not essential – full training will be provided
- Previous customer service experience, with the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal stakeholders
- Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- Strong time management and organisational skills, with the ability to meet deadlines
- Ability to work autonomously as well as collaboratively within a team
Support staff play a significant part in the functioning of our institution and as such we are wanting to appoint people who are well organised and have excellent MS excel skills with the ability to work in a multicultural team environment.
With SIT, you get:
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Training provided
- Opportunities for further career development
- Attractive leave entitlements
- Free onsite car parking and SIT gym membership
- An organisation that values its team, celebrates success, and promotes a great team culture; we can laugh at ourselves
Ready to start?
If this sounds like the opportunity you are searching for, wait no longer and submit your CV and a cover letter telling us a little about yourself and why you would be the perfect candidate for the role via APPLY Seek button.
A full job description for this role is available here.
Applications will close on 19 November 2025 and will be reviewed as they are received. Due to the fast-paced nature of our vacancies, close dates may be subject to change, so apply today. Any questions about this role can be directed to hr@sit.ac.nz
Applicants must be legally entitled to work permanently in New Zealand.