Payroll Clerk / Accounts Administrator

Larnach Castle | Dunedin | Part-time | 24 hours per week

Imagine coming to work each day in one of New Zealand’s most distinctive workplaces.

Larnach Castle is looking for a capable and organised Payroll Clerk / Accounts Administrator to join our team. This is an opportunity to work behind the scenes at one of Dunedin’s best-known visitor attractions, supporting the financial operations of a diverse tourism business encompassing the Castle, Gardens, accommodation, hospitality, retail and events.

This is a key support role within our Finance team, working closely with the Finance Manager to ensure our financial and payroll processes are accurate, timely and well organised.

There is some flexibility around when the 24 hours per week are worked, making this an attractive opportunity for someone looking for a part-time role with a degree of flexibility. From time to time, there may be a requirement to work additional hours to provide cover for staff annual leave and support the needs of the team.

What you’ll be doing:

No two days are quite the same. You’ll have a varied role supporting the day-to-day financial administration of the business, including:

· Processing and administering payroll accurately and on time

· Assisting with accounts payable and accounts receivable

· Processing invoices, payments, tax returns and other financial documentation

· Maintaining accurate and up-to-date financial records

· Completing bank and other account reconciliations

· Assisting the Finance Manager with monthly and annual financial reporting

· Responding to and resolving payroll and finance queries from staff and internal stakeholders

· Providing general financial and administrative support as required

What you’ll bring:

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, organised and naturally detail-focused, with the confidence to take ownership of their work.

You’ll ideally have:

· Previous experience in an accounts administration, accounts clerk or payroll role

· Good understanding of payroll and general accounting processes

· Strong numeracy and attention to detail

· Experience using Xero

· Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office

· Experience with Employment Hero payroll would be an advantage

· Good communication skills and the ability to work positively with people across the business

· The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines

Experience in tourism, hospitality or another business with a high-volume or seasonal workforce would be beneficial, but is not essential.

Why join Larnach Castle?

This is more than just another accounts role.

You’ll become part of a team helping to care for and operate a nationally significant heritage property, while supporting a business that welcomes visitors from around New Zealand and around the world.

You’ll work in an environment that combines heritage, tourism, hospitality, accommodation, retail and events – providing plenty of variety and an opportunity to see the direct impact of the work you do.

And, of course, there are not many offices quite like this one!

What we offer:

· A part-time role of 24 hours per week

· Flexibility around when those hours are worked

· A competitive hourly rate

· A unique and inspiring workplace

· A varied role with genuine responsibility

· The opportunity to be part of the ongoing operation and restoration of Larnach Castle

If you’re an experienced accounts or payroll administrator who takes pride in getting the details right and would enjoy working somewhere genuinely different, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now and become part of the team at Larnach Castle.