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Accounts Payable Administrator (Fixed Term 6 Months)

CompanySummerset
LocationWellington
Work ModeOn Site
PostedOctober 23, 2026
About The Company
Summerset is one of New Zealand's leading retirement village operators, and more than 9,500 New Zealanders call Summerset home. Our vibrant villages focus on bringing the best of life to our residents, and we offer a continuum of care to provide peace of mind should the care needs of our residents’ change. Our recent expansion into Australia includes the Cranbourne North retirement village, Chirnside Park in development and five more in the works in Victoria. Across Australasia Summerset provides a range of living options and care services to more than 9,500 residents and employs more than 2,800 staff. Summerset has corporate offices located in Wellington, Auckland, Christchurch and Melbourne. We offer a range of careers, from development and design through to care, village and property management, and corporate functions such as finance and marketing.
About the Role

Company Description

You can help bring our villages to life!

At Summerset, from the moment we start developing a village, to when our residents call it home, it’s the passion and dedication of our people that brings our villages to life. We are one team, united by being part of something bigger – to bring the best of life to our residents.

Job Description

We’re looking for a seasoned Accounts Payable Administrator to join our busy Finance team on a six-month fixed-term contract. 

This hands-on role will see you personally processing high volumes of invoices and credit notes, typically around 1,000 invoices per month, completing reconciliations, resolving queries and supporting the team to meet processing deadlines. You’ll be confident working accurately at pace, managing competing priorities and navigating system issues during a busy period. 

You’ll need to be available for an immediate start and able to work from our office five days per week. Work-from-home options are available, subject to individual performance and the ability to consistently meet the requirements of the role. 

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Qualifications

You’re an experienced Accounts Payable professional who is comfortable working at pace and managing high volumes without compromising accuracy. You take a practical approach to manual processes and system challenges and communicate confidently with suppliers and internal teams. 

You’ll bring: 

  • At least two to three years’ Accounts Payable experience 
  • Proven experience processing around 1,000 invoices per month 
  • Strong accuracy, attention to detail and reconciliation skills 
  • The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment 
  • Clear and professional communication skills 
  • Experience with TechnologyOne or a similar finance system would be advantageous 

Additional Information

Why join us? 

If you’re an experienced Accounts Payable Administrator who can start immediately, work five days per week in the office and confidently manage high invoice volumes, we’d love to hear from you.

Next Steps:  Applications for this role will close on Friday, 30 October 2026 . This role may close early due to a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

  • Employee Type: Fixed Term
  • Work Location: Wellington Office
  • Key Skills
    Accounts PayableInvoice ProcessingReconciliationData EntryAttention To DetailCommunicationTechnologyOneFinance SystemsTime ManagementProblem Solving
    Categories
    Finance & AccountingAdministrative
    Job Information
    📋Core Responsibilities
    The Accounts Payable Administrator will process high volumes of invoices and credit notes while performing reconciliations. They will also resolve queries and support the finance team in meeting processing deadlines.
    📋Job Type
    full time
    📊Experience Level
    2-5
    💼Company Size
    1095
    📊Visa Sponsorship
    No
    💼Language
    English
    🏢Working Hours
    40 hours
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