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Finance and Services Support Officer
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Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Accounts Payable (Accounting)
Part time
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Posted 16h ago
St John of God Hauora Trust is a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit organisation that prides itself on providing distinctive care based on our Mission and Values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence supporting people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whānau.
A vacancy has arisen, working 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day Monday to Friday, for a Finance and Services Support Officer to work in a high performing Finance and Services Support team with a focus on the Accounts Payable and Resident Trust Accounting portfolios and workflows.
About the Role
Based at our centrally located Support Services Office, reporting to the General Manager Finance and Services Support, but with day to day work supervision by the Accountant, you will also have strong functional relationships with operational service budget holders and administration teams within the organisation.
Your daily tasks will include:
Managing the processing and payment preparation of supplier invoices, including reconciling supplier statement balances and transactions with supplier balances in the accounting system.
Processing month-end accounts payable close, including credit card spend and assisting with transaction reports and accruals.
Processing the reimbursement of petty cash, staff expense claims, and other service expenses.
Processing, reconciling, and reporting resident comfort and care transactions on behalf of residents in the Accounting system and using Excel.
Resolving supplier and operation queries.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Prior experience in an Accounts Payable or similar Office role.
Experience with using a mid-level Accounting System such as Attaché.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially use of Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with both internal customers and external parties.
Ability and proven experience in meeting business cycle deadlines.
Benefits of working for St John of God Hauora Trust
We offer the following advantages and benefits:
A competitive market related salary.
Ongoing training and development including access to LinkedIn Learning to further develop your capability and skills.
Boost employee purchasing discount scheme.
My Everyday Wellbeing Programme
Free access to counselling and advice via EAP
On-site parking.
Work for a values-based organisation.
A friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment.
About Us
St John of God Hauora Trust provides supportive and person-centred care to people living with a disability as well as vulnerable children, young people and families through our Health and Ability and Community, Youth, and Child Services. Our services employ over 350 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and ****** identities.
Applications close 5pm, 1st November 2026. If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please go to www.careers.sjog.nz or email hr@sjog.org.nz.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
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Healthcare & Medical
101-1,000 employees
We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.
We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.
We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.
We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.
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Perks and benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Services)
My Everyday Wellbeing
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Christchurch Central, Canterbury
Accounts Payable (Accounting)
Part time
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Posted 16h ago
St John of God Hauora Trust is a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We are a not-for-profit organisation that prides itself on providing distinctive care based on our Mission and Values of Hospitality, Compassion, Respect, Justice and Excellence supporting people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whānau.
A vacancy has arisen, working 30 hours per week, 6 hours per day Monday to Friday, for a Finance and Services Support Officer to work in a high performing Finance and Services Support team with a focus on the Accounts Payable and Resident Trust Accounting portfolios and workflows.
About the Role
Based at our centrally located Support Services Office, reporting to the General Manager Finance and Services Support, but with day to day work supervision by the Accountant, you will also have strong functional relationships with operational service budget holders and administration teams within the organisation.
Your daily tasks will include:
Managing the processing and payment preparation of supplier invoices, including reconciling supplier statement balances and transactions with supplier balances in the accounting system.
Processing month-end accounts payable close, including credit card spend and assisting with transaction reports and accruals.
Processing the reimbursement of petty cash, staff expense claims, and other service expenses.
Processing, reconciling, and reporting resident comfort and care transactions on behalf of residents in the Accounting system and using Excel.
Resolving supplier and operation queries.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Prior experience in an Accounts Payable or similar Office role.
Experience with using a mid-level Accounting System such as Attaché.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, especially use of Excel.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to communicate with both internal customers and external parties.
Ability and proven experience in meeting business cycle deadlines.
Benefits of working for St John of God Hauora Trust
We offer the following advantages and benefits:
A competitive market related salary.
Ongoing training and development including access to LinkedIn Learning to further develop your capability and skills.
Boost employee purchasing discount scheme.
My Everyday Wellbeing Programme
Free access to counselling and advice via EAP
On-site parking.
Work for a values-based organisation.
A friendly, diverse, and supportive team environment.
About Us
St John of God Hauora Trust provides supportive and person-centred care to people living with a disability as well as vulnerable children, young people and families through our Health and Ability and Community, Youth, and Child Services. Our services employ over 350 people in Canterbury and Wellington. At St John of God Hauora Trust, we employ and are privileged to work with people from a range of cultures, beliefs, abilities, genders, and ****** identities.
Applications close 5pm, 1st November 2026. If you have any queries regarding this role or would like a copy of the Position Description, please go to www.careers.sjog.nz or email hr@sjog.org.nz.
Applicants for this position should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.
Company profile
Company Logo for St John of God Hauora Trust
Healthcare & Medical
101-1,000 employees
We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.
We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.
We are a leading provider of disability, youth and social services in Aotearoa, New Zealand. We support people living with a physical or neurological disability as well as vulnerable young people and their whanau.
We provide residential care and support services in Canterbury and Wellington, as well as Transitional Rehabilitation care and support. We also deliver a range of youth focused social and community services for tamariki, whānau and hapori in Canterbury.
Show more
Perks and benefits
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP Services)
My Everyday Wellbeing
Report this job advert
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💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Finance and Services Support Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Health Jobs sector. This role in Christchurch offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Health Jobs is a plus.
