Accounts Manager

About ForestryCo

ForestryCo partners with New Zealand landowners to ensure their forestry assets are managed to the highest standards. We provide full-cycle forestry management services, including planting, harvesting and guidance around the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS).

We're looking for an experienced and capable Accounts Manager to manage our day-to-day accounts function.

This is a hands-on, end-to-end role combining traditional accounts management with the reconciliation of operational and financial data across our logging, cartage, domestic and export activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage accounts payable and receivable
• Maintain and reconcile Xero, including bank and credit card accounts
• Monitor cash flow and upcoming payments
• Prepare and process supplier and creditor payments
• Manage customer and management invoicing
• Maintain PS Log (forestry software) and complete monthly reconciliations
• Reconcile logging, cartage and customer reports
• Investigate missing log dockets, pricing, volume and other discrepancies
• Prepare logging, cartage and landowner reporting
• Prepare and process Buyer Created Invoices (BCIs) for clients and contractors
• Monitor outstanding debtors and follow up overdue accounts
• Complete month-end accounts and prepare reporting for management
• Assist with GST and other IRD requirements
• Liaise directly with external accountants
• Maintain accurate financial records, rates and supporting documentation
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes

About You

We're looking for someone who:

• Has experience in accounts management, bookkeeping or a similar end-to-end accounts role
• Is confident using Xero
• Is strong with Excel/spreadsheets and comfortable working with large amounts of data
• Has solid experience with account and month-end reconciliations
• Can confidently investigate discrepancies and work with the relevant parties to resolve them
• Has a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Is organised and able to manage recurring weekly and monthly deadlines
• Is confident communicating with customers, suppliers, contractors and accountants
• Can work independently and take responsibility for the accounts function

Experience within forestry, transport, logistics or another operational industry would be advantageous but isn't essential.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Hybrid working, with a combination of home and office-based work
• Flexible working hours around core team hours
• Modern office
• Company laptop and mobile phone
• Comprehensive training and handover
• A high level of autonomy within the role
• Annual remuneration and performance reviews
• Opportunity to grow with a growing New Zealand business
• Supportive, close-knit team environment

This is a full-time, permanent position. You'll receive a comprehensive handover from our current Accounts Manager, including training in ForestryCo's systems, PS Log processes and monthly reconciliation procedures.

If you're an experienced accounts professional looking for a varied role with flexibility and autonomy, we'd love to hear from you.