Accounts Receivable Officer

About the Company:

Salt has partnered with a global brand in the coffee and tea industry, known for a broad portfolio of well‑established consumer brands and a strong focus on sustainability and responsible sourcing.

About the Role:

• 3 Month Temporary Assignment (with potential to extend or go permanent)
• Based in East Tamaki
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week
• $36-$40 per hour + 8% holiday pay (depending on experience)
• Starting ASAP

With a newly implemented offshore Accounts Receivable team, our client is seeking a temporary AR professional to manage tasks in New Zealand.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to take ownership of AR activities for the New Zealand business. Acting as the key link between local stakeholders and the overseas shared services AR team, you’ll process invoices, drive collections, resolve account issues, support cash flow performance, and ensure strong customer service and financial controls

Day to Day:

• Manage customer accounts, collections and overdue debt.
• Review AR ageing, reconciliations and cash flow performance.
• Resolve customer queries, disputes and payment issues.
• Liaise with Sales, Customer Service and Finance stakeholders.
• Drive process improvements, compliance and strong AR controls.
• Liaise with the overseas AR shared services team to resolve issues and align priorities.

About You:

You’re proactive and solutions-focused, with the ability to solve problems, build strong relationships and work independently. As the sole AR Officer in the New Zealand office, you’ll take ownership of your work and identify opportunities to improve processes, service quality and efficiency.

You will bring:

• 2+ years experience in accounts receivable or credit control
• Strong knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes, reconciliations, and cash flow management
• Must have experience with SAP and invoicing for products
• Intermediate MS Excel (X-Lookups)
• Experience working FMCG or a large commercial organisation
• Confident and outgoing, able to build relationships with stakeholders

Please note, we can only process applications for those based in Auckland that hold valid working rights. Student visas with restrictions on hours cannot be considered.

This role will be gone fast, don’t wait to apply!

We’re proud to have been finalists for 2023 RCSA Awards in the Excellence in Client Service and Excellence in Candidate Care categories, and finalist for a 2023 SEEK Annual Recruitment Award in the Large Recruitment Agency of the Year category. At Salt, our mission is Creating Futures by putting our clients, candidates, partners, and team members at the heart of everything we do. We extend our sincere appreciation to everyone who has contributed to our continued success.