Accounts & Administration Manager: Maternity Cover

Jora New Zealand will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey. Accounts & Administration Manager: Maternity Cover 7-month maternity cover with potential to extend Please Quote Reference Number 18139 Accounts & Administration role in a small, close-knit team Full-time hours, starting early-mid November Competitive salary & supportive, informal work environment Are you looking for a role in a fun, fast paced and busy environment? HONAR Refrigeration is a family owned and operated commercial refrigeration business, established in 1993 and based in Avondale, Auckland. We manufacture, import and source locally a variety of commercial refrigeration machinery and displays to sell throughout NZ and the Pacific to hospitality, food/drink processing businesses and many other clients requiring a commercial refrigeration solution. We are market leaders in our sector and have an excellent reputation of providing quality products and services. We are looking for an Accounts & Administration Manager to join our team on a 7-month fixed-term maternity cover contract, starting early-mid November. You will be working closely with a small team who genuinely rely on this role to keep things moving. This is a hands-on position where you will take ownership of the day-to-day accounts, administration and stock-related responsibilities, with plenty of variety. There is genuine potential for the role to extend or develop into something longer-term as the business continues to grow. Key tasks of the role will include, but will not be limited to: Paying suppliers, chasing customers and keeping the books straight - including accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations. Running weekly payroll for all employees. Preparing GST, FBT and PAYE returns and liaising with our external accountant at year end. Costing containers when stock lands, running stocktakes and maintaining accurate inventory records. Tracking serial numbers and investigating discrepancies or anything that doesn’t add up. Job costing and invoicing, including calculating freight charges and ensuring nothing gets missed. General office administration, including maintaining office supplies, answering phones and booking in service calls. Assisting with improving and streamlining our processes and systems along the way. Comfort with AI tools and modern software is a bonus. Working closely with staff and management across the business to keep things running smoothly. Running regular reports- stock levels, pricing, job details, debtors/creditors, and general financial reporting - to keep the team on top of where things stand. We are looking for someone with previous experience in administration/accounts who has a "no job too small" attitude and a positive demeanour. To succeed in this role, you will also need to have the following skills and attributes: 3+ years' accounts/bookkeeping experience in an SME environment. Payroll experience - essential. MYOB experience - required. Experience preparing GST, FBT and PAYE returns. Stock and inventory management experience. Experience with Infusion or a similar ERP/inventory system - a strong advantage. Trade, wholesale, distribution or import/export experience - a plus. NZ Certificate or Diploma in Accounting or Business - preferred, but not essential. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. High attention to detail and strong organisational skills. Good computer skills and confidence using accounting, Microsoft Office and other business software. We have a comfortable, informal work culture a family atmosphere you will be proud to be a part of and supportive management who genuinely care about our team. We also have morning tea supplied daily, social events, and a clean and modern work space. Applicants for this position should have NZ citizenship, residency or a valid NZ work permit. Please note, due to the anticipated high response rate Honar will proactively notify only the shortlisted candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr