• Process invoices, payments and purchase orders accurately
• Support continuous improvement across finance operations
• Flexible, supportive team environment in Christchurch

Kaunihera Taiao ki Waitaha │ About Environment Canterbury

As a regional council, we are responsible for managing natural resources including air, soil, water and land. We work in partnership with mana whenua Ngāi Tahu to protect the health of our environment to ensure a sustainable and prosperous future for our region.

The region’s evolving environmental and political context means we will continue to be agile and adaptive, as we respond to regulatory and environmental changes.

Our mahi (work) is organised around the delivery of our three core services:

• Environmental Regulation and Protection
• Community Preparedness and Response to Hazards
• Public Transport

Council plays an important role in responding to national legislation and policy changes – this mahi is part of our operating environment and is embedded in our everyday mahi. The current proposals from central government are significant, and Council is working through the opportunities and implications. However, our mahi must continue to deliver our three core services for our partners, communities and te taiao (environment).

Kōrero mō te Tūranga | About the Role

You’ll be an experienced Accounts Payable professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and takes pride in delivering accurate, customer-focused financial services. As an Accounts Payable Advisor, you'll play a key role in ensuring invoices, purchase orders and payment transactions are processed efficiently while supporting kaimahi across the organisation with advice and guidance on financial processes.

This role also contributes to continuous improvement initiatives within the procure-to-pay function, helping to strengthen systems, processes and compliance across the organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing invoices, purchase orders and payment runs accurately and on time.
• Providing support and advice on accounts payable processes and procedures.
• Reconciling supplier accounts and resolving discrepancies.
• Responding to internal and external accounts payable enquiries.
• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and enhance service delivery.

For more information on this role, please refer to the job description at the bottom of the advert.

Mōu │ About You

You'll be an organised and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys working collaboratively and delivering excellent customer service. You'll have a strong understanding of accounts payable processes and a proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

Mātau ā-Wheako │ Experience

• Experience working in accounts payable or a broader finance function.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Experience working with high-volume transactional systems.
• Excellent customer service and relationship-building skills.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.