Accounts Officer (Fixed Term)
The role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounting Officer (Receivables) to join our team on a full-time, fixed-term basis, covering an internal secondment for a period of 10 months from approximately June 2026 to April 2027.
This role offers hands-on experience and the chance to either build your skills or apply your existing expertise in a dynamic environment.
As part of our team, you’ll play a key role in supporting the organisation’s financial operations while also providing excellent service to staff across the council. This is primarily an administration-focused role that requires strong attention to detail and confidence working with numbers. You’ll be part of a supportive and collaborative team within Horizons Regional Council, contributing to the smooth running of our accounts receivable function and supporting staff across the organisation.
Key responsibilities include:
- Prepare and issue accurate invoices in a timely manner.
- Process and allocate incoming payments.
- Manage accounts receivable processes and maintain accurate records.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies.
- Follow-up on outstanding accounts and support collections activities.
- Provide support and guidance to staff regarding accounts processes.
- Assist with reporting and support the wider Finance team as required.
About you
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Confidence working with numbers and financial data.
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- A proactive, “can-do” attitude and ability to work independently.
- Solid administrative or office experience.
- Good Microsoft Office skills (particularly Excel); experience with accounting systems is an advantage.
This is a great opportunity for someone looking to step into finance or for an experienced administrator ready to hit the ground running and make an immediate impact. If you’re looking to be part of a professional, friendly team that values collaboration, accuracy, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you.
Why join us?
When you join us, you can look forward to a rewarding career full of opportunities to develop a positive and supportive work environment. We do this through:
- Positive focus on employee health, wellness and wellbeing initiatives across the organisation including your birthday off, wellness day, life insurance for all permanent staff and 5 weeks leave after 2 years of service.
- Flexible family friendly work environment.
- Ongoing development and opportunities across the organisation to grow, specialise or diversify your skills.
- Working together for a better environment across our region.
- A supportive and social work environment across the organisation.
About us
The Horizons region extends over 22,200km2 – from Ruapehu in the north and Horowhenua in the south, to Whanganui in the west and Tararua in the east. We work with and for our community in the use and protection of our environment, managing our precious resources of land, air and water, as well as public transport and a key role in emergency management. At Horizons Regional Council we work to make our region a healthy environment where people are thriving, including our staff.
Applications close at 5pm on Thursday 16 April 2026.
Horizons are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to ensuring we have a diverse and inclusive workplace, so our people reflect the diversity of our region.
