Accounts Payable Officer

About Syos Aerospace Syos Aerospace Limited is a New Zealand aerospace company delivering complex engineering and R&D-led projects. As the business grows, we're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team and help keep our supplier and project spend accurate and on time.

Role Purpose The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments for Syos Aerospace Limited. This is a hands-on, transactional role supporting the finance team, and reports to the Finance Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and code them to the correct GL accounts, cost centres and projects
• Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery/goods receipts, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams
• Prepare and run weekly payment batches, ensuring payments go out accurately and on time
• Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relationships
• Reconcile supplier statements to the accounts payable ledger monthly
• Maintain accurate supplier master data, including bank details and payment terms
• Support month-end close, including accruals for unprocessed invoices and AP reporting

Assist with employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations

Help maintain AP filing, documentation and audit trails in line with company policy

Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls

What We're Looking For

1-3 years' experience in an accounts payable or transactional finance role

Working knowledge of accounting/ERP software (e.g. Xero) and confident with Excel

High accuracy and attention to detail, especially when coding invoices and processing payments

Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders

Able to prioritise and meet regular processing and payment-run deadlines

A proactive, team-oriented approach and willingness to learn

Study towards an accounting qualification (e.g. NZICA/CAANZ) is a plus but not required

What We Offer A supportive finance team, exposure to project and R&D accounting in a growing aerospace business, and room to develop your accounting career.

If you are interested, do not hesitate to apply.