Payroll and Accounts Officer

Alpha Recruitment is New Zealand owned and operated and has been established for over 35 years. We now have 10 Recruitment Brands under the Alpha Group umbrella across Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington & Christchurch. Despite our growth, Alpha still maintains a family business ‘feel’ and the team is tight knit. We are proud winners of multiple Seek awards and awarded Employer of the Year and the Supreme Winner Award at the prestigious Newmarket Business Awards. We are currently looking for our next superstar to join the team at our Staffwise Personnel and Source HR & Recruitment site based in Onehunga! As a highly skilled Payroll & Accounts Officer, you will be integral to the smooth operation of the business, responsible for operating and administrating the payroll/accounts & finance functions for both brands. This is a very busy role with loads of variety and no two days ever the same. You will have a positive, can-do attitude and be open to learning, the ability to problem-solve and act with urgency, a team player mentality, and the ability to build solid relationships. Key Responsibilities – Service Delivery

1. All payroll duties for Staffwise and Source HR staff completed correctly and on time
2. Processing weekly payroll journals and reports, and addressing related enquiries or discrepancies
3. Generate client invoices and margin reports
4. Accounts Payable/Receivable processed as per terms and conditions of suppliers, and follow up with clients so outstanding debts are cleared and accounts paid
5. Manage debtor accounts and insurance levels
6. Manage outstanding and new staff loans
7. Resolve payment issues between clients or suppliers, including payroll or invoicing issues
8. Maintain up to date employee payroll records, update journals in the accounting system & prepare appropriate returns for IRD

1. Effectively administer MYOB Accounting system
2. Operation of Datapay software, in-house CRM and Database delivering functions and reporting as required
3. Foster collaborative relationships with internal and external staff within immediate team and the wider Alpha Divisions
4. Effectively perform financial and management accounting functions in accordance with accounting & legal practices
5. Carry out insurance and risk assessments in line with insurance requirements
6. Any other duties as required by the General Manager

1. At least 2 years’ experience in a Payroll and Accounts administration role
2. Experience using Datapay or similar Payroll system
3. Working knowledge of MYOB or similar accounting package
4. Experience processing payroll & accounts tasks in a fast-paced environment
5. Financial reconciliations and month end reporting
6. Proven knowledge of current payroll legislation, taxation, employment law and company policies
7. Ability to collaborate and foster good relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
8. Highly driven, results oriented and strong analytical skills
9. Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks