Accounts Officer

Job title: Accounts Officer

Company: Horizons Regional Council


Job description:

• Full Time
• Application Closes 25 Jun 2025
• Manawatu – Palmerston North
• New Accounts Clerk

What we can offer you!When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:

• A positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation, including your birthday off, a wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
• Flexible family friendly work environment.
• Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
• Working together for a better environment across our region.
• A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.

The roleKickstart your career in finance! We’re looking for a strong administrator with great customer service skills to join our team as an Accounts Receivable Officer. This entry-level role offers hands-on experience and room to grow within our finance team. This is a full time permanent position within our dynamic Finance team, where you’ll play a pivotal role in managing our financial transactions and fostering strong customer relationships.Key responsibilities include:

• Invoice Management: Prepare and issue accurate invoices in a timely manner.
• Payment Processing: Record and allocate incoming payments to customer accounts.
• Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile accounts to ensure accuracy.
• Collections: Follow up on overdue accounts and resolve discrepancies.
• Customer Service: Address customer inquiries and provide exceptional service.
• Reporting: Assist in generating financial reports and maintaining records.

About youThis position offers a unique opportunity for growth within our finance team and career advancement as you demonstrate your skills and dedication. You’ll bring with you solid administrative or office experience, good Microsoft Word and Excel skills, and the ability to learn systems quickly. A “can do” attitude, great time management, and strong communication skills are a must.Skills & Experience:

• Accounts Receivable Expertise: Experience in managing accounts receivable functions, including invoicing, payment processing, and collections.
• Administrative Proficiency: Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Customer Service Excellence: Ability to communicate effectively and maintain positive customer relationships.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel; experience with accounting software is a plus.
• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyse financial data and resolve issues promptly.

About usThe Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water; as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.Applications close at 5pm on Wednesday 25 June 2025.Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace so our people reflect the diversity of our region.

Expected salary:

Location: Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui

Job date: Tue, 10 Jun 2025 22:21:21 GMT

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