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Accounting, Finance & Financial Services

AP & AR Lead

Job Title: AP & AR Lead
Contract Type: Permanent Recruitment
Location: Wellington
Specialisation:
REF: 130520
Contact Details: Peter Sewell
Contact Email: peter.sewell@beyond.co.nz
Job Published: 2 days ago
We’re seeking an experienced Team Lead to manage a small team and oversee the day-to-day operations of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and expense management. This is a hands-on leadership role where your ability to drive accuracy, mentor the team, and lead continuous improvement will make a real impact.

You’ll be responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of transactions, journal entries, and reconciliations, while supporting the wider finance function with insights and improvements. Experience working in public sector payments is beneficial, along with a strong understanding of financial controls and reporting.

What you’ll bring:
  • Proven leadership experience, ideally in a government or complex organisational setting
  • Strong working knowledge of payment and accounting systems, such as TechnologyOne
  • Expertise in expense claims, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • A proactive approach to process improvement and team development
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

What's on offer:
  • Experienced, knowledgeable team with collaborative leadership
  • Play a key role in shaping systems that improve efficiency and accuracy 
  • Strong learning and development opportunities
  • Hybrid working and Wellington CBD location close to transport hubs

If you're ready to apply your knowledge and leadership experience to guide a capable team and support a forward-thinking finance function, we’d love to hear from you.

Interviews begin ASAP, so please apply online or contact peter.sewell@beyond.co.nz for more information.