Accounts Administrator

The opportunity:
 
Charter Group is looking for an Accounts Administrator who can bring confidence, accuracy and a practical can-do approach to a busy finance function. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer and working closely with the Finance Team, you will be trusted with two of the business's most important rhythms: paying people correctly and on time and keeping supplier accounts accurate and moving.
 
This is a great fit for someone who likes being close to the detail, enjoys building strong working relationships and gets satisfaction from making sure everything lines up - from invoice coding and payment runs through to payroll reconciliations and employee changes.
 
What you will own:

• End-to-end accounts payable across the Group, from invoice receipt and coding through to payment and reconciliation
• End-to-end payroll processing across the Group, including starters, leavers, leave and variations
• Supplier payment runs, statement and ledger reconciliations, and prompt resolution of supplier queries or discrepancies
• Payroll reconciliations and accurate documentation, including employment, tax and KiwiSaver paperwork for new employees
• Accounts Receivable support
• Checking completed jobs in the Transport Management System and customer invoicing
• Administrative support for finance projects, ERP/payroll system transition and ongoing process improvements
• Professional relationships with suppliers and employees across the business, with occasional front-of-house support when needed

What will help you succeed

• Payroll processing experience is essential - you are comfortable owning a payroll cycle and understand the importance of getting it right every time
• Up-to-date working knowledge of New Zealand employment and payroll legislation is essential
• Experience with Xero (or similar) in a finance administration environment
• Experience with IMS, or a similar payroll system
• Strong attention to detail, confidence managing competing deadlines, and the initiative to solve problems without needing constant oversight

Why join Charter Group:
 
Charter Group is an established Kiwi business with a proud history dating back to the 1980s and a strong presence across New Zealand's transport and logistics sector. With more than 100 people and a significant fleet and warehousing operation, Charter supports some of the industries that keep New Zealand moving. It's a forward-thinking business that continues to invest in its people, technology, systems and processes, while maintaining a culture built on trust, respect, safety and strong relationships. Based in Wigram, Christchurch, you'll join an experienced team and a business with genuine scale, momentum and opportunity.
 
Ready to make the role your own?
 
If you have solid payroll experience and want a role where your accuracy, reliability and initiative will be valued, apply through the link with your CV and cover letter.
 
Please contact Kirsty Trolove [email protected] for further information.
 
Applications close 11 September 2026 (although we will be actively reviewing applications against the job requirements as they come in).