Finance Administrator

Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa - Playcentre Aotearoa is a well known and loved Early Childhood organisation with over 80 years of supporting parents to take the lead in their children’s learning through play. Playcentre operates 400 Playcentres throughout the country. We’re looking for someone who knows their way around finance system software or has a background in accounting/finance to support our finance team during a transition to a new operating model. You will be responsible for assisting the Finance team with processing as well as supporting Centres as we transition to this new model. Accuracy and efficiency are key in this important role with the added bonus of a fantastic team to work alongside. Duties will be allocated as necessary depending on the area requiring the most support at the time, but may include assisting with processing Accounts Payable invoices, running & analysing reports or assisting with centre finances. This is a fixed term position for 6 weeks, working 20 hours per week, and is largely based at our National Office in central Porirua. There may be the provision for additional hours over and above 20 hours during the fixed term, as well as ad hoc work after the expiry of the fixed term. Required Skills and Experience: • Experience with Accounts Payable processing • Computer literacy with intermediate Word & Excel ability • Organised - excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines Desired Skills and Experience: • Experience using Microsoft Dynamics Business Central or Continia • Honesty, discretion, sensitivity, self-discipline and resilience • Strong communication skills, both oral and written, and computer literacy Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa. Applications close 13 May 2024. We will review applications upon receipt and may appoint to the position prior to the closing date. Contact vacancies@playcentre.org.nz for more information or to apply with your CV & cover letter. Please use "Finance Admin" in the subject line.