Finance Administrator

Iona College is a boarding and day school for girls Year 7-13 with a strong Presbyterian heritage and a culture of academic success and achievement in sports and performing arts.

Located in Havelock North, on park-like grounds, the College balances time-honoured traditions with a dynamic and innovative, 21st-century learning environment.

We are seeking an experienced Finance Administrator to join us in this permanent, full-time, year round (works school holidays) position.

The role is part of our administration team, reports to our Business Manager - Finance & Administration, and supports the financial operation of the College through day to day upper-end financial administration, including processing payroll.

We are looking for someone who has a good sense of humour, strong work ethic and enjoys being part of a dynamic work environment - our school is a busy place.

Key responsibilities  include:

• Debtors and Creditors
• IRD Reporting
• Bank and General Ledger Reconciliations
• EdPay and IMS Payroll Management and Administration
• Fixed Asset Register Maintenance
• Monthly Management Accounts Assistance
• Annual Audit Assistance
• Database Reporting

Who we’re looking for:

• Accounting knowledge and experience - to balance sheet
• Asset Register knowledge and experience
• Payroll experience (EdPay and/or IMS Payroll advantageous but not essential)
• Numerically minded with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Well-developed computer skills,  preferably with Google Workspace and Excel
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• The ability to always maintain strict confidentiality
• Excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

Applicants must have legal work rights in New Zealand at the time of application and the successful candidate will be required to undergo police vetting as part of our recruitment process.

Please apply via Seek, including a cover letter and your CV.  Applications will be reviewed as they are received with interviews conducted as suitable applicants apply.

A job description is available upon request.  Please  email any enquiries to Rachael Bidwell, HR Coordinator, at [email protected].