Job Description
Company Description
Waipapa Taumata Rau | The University of Auckland
The University of Auckland is a great place to work! We have a collaborative and inclusive environment and offer many benefits not offered by other organisations.
The Shared Transaction Centre (STC) is the University of Auckland’s centralised ‘Procure to Pay’ and ‘Order to Cash’ centre. It is responsible for all purchasing, billing, and revenue collection activity for faculties and most service divisions. We perform an operational function, consolidating high volume finance transactional activities relating to the purchasing and supply of goods and services.
Job Description
Te Whiwhinga mahi | The opportunity
12-Month Fixed Term Secondment Opportunity
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Administrator to join the Shared Transaction Centre on a fixed term contract.
Support the Accounts Payable Team Leader to work with internal and external stakeholders, maximise automation financial processing, administrative efficiency and improve service delivery across the organisation.
Key accountabilities for this position include, but not limited to:
- Large supplier account reconciliations
- Requisition requests
- High volume invoice processing
- Match exceptions resolutions
- Receipting escalations
- Supplier maintenance, onboarding and set-up
- Co-ordination and execution of foreign and domestic pay runs, working with Treasury, signatories, and the banks.
- Identify technical roadblocks and opportunities, and suggesting improvements
- Financial Delegations/Sensitive Expenditure
- Processing Travel/expenses and reimbursements
- Accurately matching invoices to Purchase Orders
- Escalation of issues to the advisory team for internal/external customers
- Managing the accounts payable function for your portion of the ledger
- Accurately matching invoices to Purchase Orders
- Weekly and monthly payment runs
- Other Ad Hoc duties
This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).
Salary range is $62,100 - $70,200pa plus benefits.
For more detailed information, please refer to the Position Description
He kōrero mōu | About you
You’ve worked in a complex, high‑volume environment, thrive under time pressure, and stay current with accounts payable/P2P best practice. You’re a people person with a can‑do attitude who balances accurate, high‑throughput processing with excellent service to students and corporate customers (transactions, refunds, invoice payments).
Ngā Pūkenga Motuhake | Important Skills
- Excellent organisational and analytical skills.
- Experience using an ERP (e.g., PeopleSoft) and strong Excel proficiency; quick to learn new, industry‑specific systems.
- Experience in Accounts Payable and Pay to Purchase within a large complex organisation
- Proven performance in a customer‑focused environment with strong problem‑solving abilities.
- A clear commitment to policy, control, and compliance in every transaction.
Ngā āhuatanga kei a mātou | What we offer
We offer an opportunity within New Zealand’s leading University that will have a positive impact on the lives of students. We also offer:
- Five weeks’ annual leave per annum
- Flexible working – Hybrid model (blend of in-office and remote)
- Up to 6.75% employer superannuation contribution
- Over 300 different career development courses and programmes
- Discounted parking and various leisure and recreation services
- A diverse and inclusive working environment
For more information please visit Staff Benefits.
Qualifications
Additional Information
Me pēhea te tuku tono | How to apply
Applications must be submitted online, by the closing date of Wednesday 18th March, 2026 to be considered. Please include your cover letter and your CV highlighting how you can meet the skills and experiences detailed above.
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