Experienced Accounts Administrator - Penrose

What's in it for you:

• Competitive remuneration: A salary package aligned with your skills, experience, and contribution.
• Consistent working hours: 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Friday, supporting genuine work-life balance.
• Supportive, in-office team environment: Be part of a collaborative workplace where connection and teamwork happen face-to-face every day.
• Learning and development opportunities: Build your capability and gain hands-on experience with industry-leading systems and tools.
• Convenient commute and parking: Free, secure onsite parking, plus a central location just a 2-minute walk from Penrose Train Station.
• Active social culture: Regular team events and social activities that make work enjoyable and connected.

Who we are:

Dalton Electrical is a proud, family-owned business that has been providing electrical and automation services to New Zealand's largest and most innovative manufacturers for over 50 years. We are proud to have been named the Employer of the Year category in the 2026 2degrees Auckland Business Awards, a recognition of our exceptional people practices and positive workplace culture.

The Role:

We are seeking a reliable, motivated, and detail-focused Accounts Administrator to join our finance team. This is a varied, hands-on position where you'll play an important role in ensuring our financial processes run smoothly, while supporting both internal teams and valued customers.

The role would suit someone returning to the workforce who is looking for a stable, supportive position that values experience, consistency, and dependability.

Please note this is a fully office-based role, where being onsite with the team each day is an important part of how we work and stay connected.

You will be responsible for:

This is a varied Accounts Administration role where you will support the smooth running of payroll, accounts, and credit control processes.

Payroll & Administration

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time
• Support onboarding and offboarding administration
• Maintain up-to-date employee records and documentation

Accounts Receivable & Credit Control

• Follow up on overdue invoices in a timely and professional manner
• Manage customer payment queries and liaise with clients as required
• Maintain accurate credit control notes and records
• Run credit control reporting and processes
• Provide trade references when required

Accounts Processing & Payments

• Process supplier invoices and maintain accurate tracking records
• Support weekly and ad hoc payment runs
• Ensure all financial documentation is correctly filed and maintained

About You

We are looking for someone who is organised, dependable, and comfortable working in a busy, fast-moving environment.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience in accounts, bookkeeping, payroll, or finance (from strong administrator level through to senior capability)
• A consistent, reliable work history and a strong sense of accountability
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidence working with numbers
• Solid Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and Excel
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative, team-first mindset
• The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with systems such as Simpro, Lentune, or similar platforms
• Exposure to payroll and/or accounts receivable functions
• A calm, solutions-focused approach with the confidence to contribute ideas and improvements

What you can expect when you join us:

At Dalton Electrical, we genuinely value our people and are committed to providing a supportive, stable environment where you can grow both professionally and personally.

If you're ready for your next step and enjoy working with numbers, accuracy, and structure, this could be a great fit. You'll be joining a respected, long-standing company where your contribution will be noticed and appreciated.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a real impact in a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

What are you waiting for: Apply Now! Including your cover letter and CV, or for a confidential chat call 0800 HR FOR U