Maintain accurate NZ payroll records while processing supplier invoices and reconciliations

Accounts Assistant

Location - 10 Forests Rd, Stoke, Nelson 7011, NZ

Onsite, Hybrid or Fully Remote - Onsite

Status - Part time

Reports To - Finance Manager

FLSA Status - Non- Exempt/ Hourly

Management Position

Position Overview

At Kovalus Separation Solutions (KSS), we are dedicated to transforming the landscape of separation technologies by leveraging synergies across membrane filtration, ion exchange, evaporation, drying, and other advanced process technologies. Our solutions support customers in the food and beverage, dairy, life science, and industrial markets by enabling product concentration and purification, removal of contaminants, recycling of valuable process chemicals, production of high-purity water, and treatment of wastewater for safe discharge or reuse.

Responsibilities

  • Enter and process supplier invoices and financial transactions
  • Assist with accounts payable and accounts receivable
  • Match invoices, purchase orders and supporting documentation
  • Perform general finance data entry and filing
  • Assist with New Zealand and Australian payroll administration
  • Assist with timesheet and leave records
  • Maintain accurate financial records in Xero
  • Assist with bank and account reconciliations
  • Follow up on outstanding invoices and documentation when required
  • Provide general finance and administrative support
  • Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as required

Expectations

  • Experience using Xero
  • Is familiar with New Zealand payroll
  • Ideally some knowledge or experience with Australian payroll
  • Experience with accounting data entry and general administration
  • Accurate, organised and detail-oriented
  • Can work independently from home
  • Reliable and able to meet deadlines
  • Communicates well and is comfortable asking questions when needed
  • Available to work 2–3 hours each weekday morning
  • Is looking for a long-term part-time opportunity
  • Is willing to commit beyond the initial 3-month fixed-term period

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Kovalus Separation Solutions is committed to creating an inclusive workplace where diversity is valued and respected. We welcome applications from qualified candidates regardless of gender, gender identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, ethnicity, nationality, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We believe that diverse perspectives strengthen our organization and contribute to better solutions for our customers and communities.