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Posted 21 August, 2026

Accounts Assistant (25-30 hours) Work for our clients · Napier ·

Baker Tilly Staples Rodway
Napier City, HKB, NZ Full Time
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Job Description

We have an opportunity for an Accounts Assistant to join the Mission Estate Team, based in Taradale. The role is integral in supporting day‑to‑day finance operations while also assisting to deliver a great experience for our customers and internal teams. About the Role Sitting in our finance team, this role plays a key part in keeping our customer and supplier accounts running smoothly. The role is a permanent part‑time (25-30 hours per week), Monday to Friday, with some flexibility. On a typical week, you will: Process daily customer orders and prepare accurate invoices Respond proactively to queries from Sales Representatives and customers Monitor aged debtors and follow up overdue accounts to support healthy cashflow Assist the Accounts Administrator with a range of accounts payable tasks, including coding and processing invoices Complete daily cash receipt reconciliations and resolve discrepancies as they arise About You You’ll thrive in this varied role if you’re organised, proactive, and have an approachable style. The role is ideal for someone who enjoys working with both numbers and people. Ideally, you will have: Proven experience in finance administration or accounts support A solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations Confidence using Xero is a must; some exposure to NetSuite or a similar ERP would be an advantage The ability to work independently, use initiative, and manage competing priorities Be timely and proactive with a positive, hands‑on attitude and willingness to learn Strong Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel), plus Word and Outlook Excellent attention to detail and a high standard of accuracy Great communication skills and confidence building relationships across the business Some experience in the wine industry or FMCG is a bonus, but not essential Why Join Us? We offer a great collaborative team environment, a great product and a great place to work. We have a friendly, social and values‑driven workplace culture, with supportive leadership that offers you an opportunity to learn and thrive. We will offer you a competitive salary aligned to experience, a generous staff wine allowance and free on‑site parking. Your application will include the following questions: Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in New Zealand? How many years of accounting administration experience do you have? How many years of invoicing experience do you have? How many years of accounts payable experience do you have? Do you have experience using NetSuite or a similar ERP system? Do you have experience using Xero? Do you have a current New Zealand driver's license? #J-18808-Ljbffr

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