Accounts Receivable Officer

The primary purpose of an Accounts Receivable (AR) Officer is to manage and oversee the financial transactions related to a company’s incoming payments. This role ensures that the business receives payment for goods and services delivered, maintaining the cash flow necessary for smooth operations. The AR officer is responsible for generating invoices, tracking client accounts, monitoring outstanding balances, and following up on overdue payments.

By ensuring that clients pay within agreed terms, the officer helps sustain the company’s liquidity and supports sound financial planning.

Beyond day-to-day transactions, an Accounts Receivable Officer also plays a strategic role in maintaining positive client relationships and minimising credit risk.

Accurate reporting and record-keeping by the AR officer support internal audits and compliance with financial regulations. In essence, the role bridges operational efficiency with financial stability, making it crucial to the overall health of Wintec’s financial ecosystem.

The appointing salary for this role will be between $67,800 and $78,000, dependent on skills and experience.

The Accounts Receivable Officer is based in our Finance team reporting to the Head of Finance and will be responsible for:

• Accurate and timely creation of an average of 500 invoices/credit notes per month and to maintain excellent customer service expectations to our business clients and students.
• Processing an average of 400 per month of direct credits, international payments, cash and EFTPOS receipting in a timely accurate manner to ensure international students apply for their Visa in time.
• Ensure accurate records such as invoices, credit notes, and receipts are always kept and maintained.
• Effective, efficient and confidential handling of queries from staff and students.

• NCEA Level 3 preferably in Maths, Accounting, Information Technology and English.
• Minimum of 5 years’ work experience in a similar role.
• Time management and good organisational skills.
• Able to exercise judgement in problem solving.

We value diversity and encourage anyone interested to apply, regardless of whether you tick all the boxes or not. We know that people from underrepresented groups don't apply for roles if they're not a 100% match, but we're not looking for perfection, we're looking for potential.

We want to see the real you in your application and welcome the real you on board if you come and work with us. Skills are gained across many areas of life, not just in formal employment. If you can demonstrate the skills listed in the ad, but the experience was gained through whānau life, community or mahi aroha (volunteering) we encourage you to apply and share your story with us in your Cover Letter.

For more information, please view the Position Description below.

Wintec is a vibrant and progressive tertiary institute with regional campus locations in Hamilton.

Wintec is committed to giving effect to Te Tiriti o Waitangi and delivering services in a manner that responds to the needs of Māori learners and their whānau, as well as the aspirations of iwi and Māori communities throughout our region (including Māori employers). To deliver effectively on this commitment, we recognise the need for a culturally competent and confident workforce vertically and horizontally across our organisation.

As a responsible employer and education provider, Wintec is committed to the protection of children and vulnerable persons and applies relevant policy and practice to meet this commitment. Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa and will be required to undergo pre-employment checks;
Successful candidates will be required to undergo relevant vetting and employment checks, including a Ministry of Justice and a Credit Check.

We will be assessing applications as they come in, and this role will be closed earlier if we receive a suitable candidate.