Finance Coordinator - New Plymouth

People Passion | New Plymouth | Full time (40 hours per week)

People Passion is a 26 year old HR and recruitment consultancy with a team of 14 across New Zealand. We work with SMEs who need practical, straight talking support. Recent internal changes mean we need someone to take ownership of our finance function while providing operational support to keep things running smoothly.

The Role

This is primarily a finance role (70%) with operational and administration support (30%) for the wider team.

The operational side is about making sure the right things happen at the right time, keeping workflows moving, and providing administration support where needed.

Finance responsibilities:

  • Accounts payable and receivable

  • Weekly payroll processing

  • Xero reconciliation and management

  • Debtor and creditor management

  • Cashflow and budget monitoring

  • Monthly reporting on financial performance and key metrics

  • Liaison with suppliers and external accountants

  • Operational responsibilities

  • Administration support for the wider team

  • Workflow and systems support across the business

This is a full time role, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. We are open to flexibility around start and finish times to suit the right person.

What We Need

Essential

  • Proven experience in finance and accounts

  • Strong working knowledge of Xero

  • High attention to detail and accuracy with numbers

  • Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines

  • Reliable, proactive, and has passion for people and numbers

Highly valued

  • Experience with Microsoft 365, Employment Hero, or similar platforms

  • Project management or process improvement experience

  • Background in a professional services or consultancy environment

What You Get

A role where you can make a real impact. You will have the space and support to improve systems, streamline processes, and shape how things work. We are a collaborative team who trust each other to get on with the job, and we are here to back you when you need it.

We are a small team spread across the country, but we work well together. Flexibility matters to us, and we are willing to shape working arrangements to suit someone who delivers.

Next Steps

To find out more about us, visit www.peoplepassion.co.nz or connect with us on LinkedIn.

Apply via the link below or call 0800 HR FOR U for a confidential conversation.

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