Accounts Payable Officer (Full-Time Fixed Term to 31 March 2027)

Mō te tīma | About the Team The Finance team is part of the Corporate Services Group at Parliamentary Service. We provide essential financial services that support Members of Parliament, the Office of the Clerk, and the wider parliamentary community. Our work ensures financial integrity, compliance, and efficiency across Parliament. We’re a collaborative, high‑performing team that values accuracy, service excellence, and continuous improvement. You’ll join a supportive environment where success is celebrated, and everyone contributes meaningfully to New Zealand’s democracy. Mō te tūnga | About the Role We’re looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our Finance team on a full‑time, fixed‑term basis during the E26 period. This role is focused on supporting business‑as‑usual financial processing, helping ensure continuity of services while the wider team supports E26 programme work. In this role, you’ll deliver accurate and timely accounts payable, accounts receivable, and purchase card processing, while ensuring compliance with financial policies and legislative requirements. This is a varied and hands‑on role where you will: Process Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions Monitor and check purchase card transactions Reconcile accounts, manage queries, and follow up on outstanding invoices and transactions Build strong relationships while delivering high‑quality customer service in a fast‑paced finance environment Identify and suggest improvements in processing procedures Tō kete | What You’ll Bring Strong financial processing experience and attention to detail Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong planning, organisation, and time‑management abilities Sound knowledge of financial legislation and parliamentary processes High proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) Mō mātou | About us We offer a range of benefits including access to an on‑site gym and pool, learning and development opportunities. Our ever‑changing environment allows us to be part of the action at Parliament including attending question time, select committees and other key events. We support flexible working where possible and offer a clear, structured remuneration progression framework, strong organisational stability, and a genuine commitment to staff wellbeing and development. Our values: Integrity, Manaakitanga, Accountability, Whanaungatanga and Empowerment guide how we work. We honour Te Tiriti o Waitangi and aim to make Parliament a welcoming and accessible environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr