Accounts Payable Support - 6-9 Month Fixed Term

Wellington Electricity

Wellington Electricity has been powering the lives, homes, and businesses of Wellingtonians since 2008 and is proud to be one of Aotearoa’s most reliable lines companies.

Our mission is to own and operate a sustainably profitable electricity distribution business which provides a safe, reliable, cost effective and high-quality energy delivery system to our customers.

The Opportunity

The Accounts Payable Support position is a fixed-term opportunity within our Finance team, based in Upper Hutt. You will support the Accounts Payable Officer with the day-to-day administration of Wellington Electricity’s Accounts Payable function.

You will assist with invoice processing, vendor administration, mailbox management and payment activities, while helping document and map Accounts Payable processes to support continuous improvement and future system enhancements.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and proactive finance professional to contribute to a busy team, strengthen their accounts payable experience and support meaningful process improvement initiatives.

What You'll be Doing

In the Accounts Payable Support role with Wellington Electricity, you will:

Support the day-to-day operation of the Accounts Payable function.

Process invoices, payment requests, and vendor transactions accurately and on time.

Assist with vendor onboarding, payment runs, and account reconciliations.

Respond to vendor and employee enquiries while maintaining excellent customer service.

Support compliance with financial controls, policies, and audit requirements.

Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Assist with month-end activities, reporting and wider Finance team initiatives.

About You

We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented finance professional who enjoys learning new systems, improving processes, and delivering excellent service.

To succeed in this role, you'll bring

Experience in Accounts Payable or a similar finance role.

Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

Excellent communication and stakeholder management capability.

The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Strong Microsoft 365 skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.

A continuous improvement mindset with a practical approach to problem solving.

A collaborative, accountable, and customer-focused approach.

Why Join Us?

Brand new building and location in Upper Hutt

Diverse & inclusive workplace

A culture that supports continuous learning and development

* Purpose driven work with real community impact

Equal Opportunities

Wellington Electricity is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences.

Ready to Power Up Your Career?

Apply now to be part of a team that values expertise, innovation and people. Applications close on 11 November 2026. However, we will be reviewing applications as they are received and may close the process early if the right candidate is found. If you're interested in this opportunity, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.