Accounts Receivable Officer – Temporary Assignment

• Commencing 20 January 2026 to 30 June 2026
• Working as part of a close-knit team within a large public sector organisation.
• Wellington CBD location – Full time hours, Monday to Friday
• $36.00 per hour plus holiday pay

Are you an experienced Accounts Receivable professional looking for an opportunity in a dynamic environment? We have a temporary assignment available for an Accounts Receivable Officer to join our client’s finance team and work with a large public sector organisation whose mission is to make a meaningful difference to New Zealanders now and in the future.

What’s in it for you?

This is a great opportunity to contribute to an organisation that has a unique role in New Zealand Aotearoa. You will work in a collaborative team environment and gain valuable experience in a public sector setting.

About the Role

As an Accounts Receivable Officer, you will play a key role in ensuring customer invoices, credit notes, and payments are processed accurately and on time. This position involves managing a shared inbox, processing invoice and credit requests, reconciling accounts, and assisting with credit control. You’ll also provide exceptional customer service to both internal teams and external customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process accounts receivable transactions, including invoicing, credit notes, and payment allocations.
• Prepare and dispatch monthly statements to customers.
• Reconcile customer accounts and assist with debt management.
• Investigate and resolve invoice or account queries promptly.
• Contribute to process improvements and team projects.

What We’re Looking For

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Accounts Receivable within a large organisation (ideally public sector experience).
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable best practices and high-volume processing.
• Proven experience using ERP systems including proficiency in SAP and Microsoft Office (Excel and Word).
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage workload and meet deadlines.

If you can “tick the boxes” and are looking for a new opportunity to utilise your Accounts Receivable skills and experience, then apply now quoting reference 131400.  You must have the right to work in New Zealand to be eligible to apply for this role.