Playcentre Aotearoa

Job Category: Accounts Manager Job Tenure: Full Time Permanent Job Location: Porirua About Us Formed in 1941, Te Whānau Tupu Ngātahi o Aotearoa – Playcentre Aotearoa is a licenced early childhood education provider and charitable trust. It is a bicultural organisation committed to honouring Te Tiriti o Waitangi and celebrating people’s uniqueness which has a philosophy of empowering ‘parents as first educators’. Playcentre seeks to empower whānau and tamariki to work, play, learn and grow together, and today has over 400 centres nationwide. About The Role Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee the effective operation of the Accounts Payable and Receivable, Bank Reconciliation and Payroll processes. Leadership opportunity in a diverse role Make a difference in a not-for-profit organisation Based in central Porirua Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Leading the transactional accounts functions through a period of change Being the escalation point for any issues in these functions Overseeing the development and mapping of finance processes Working closely with the Procurement Lead to find opportunities to reduce invoice volume About You This is a unique opportunity to use your extensive experience in accounts payable and/or payroll processing at a leadership level, to make a positive difference for this important and iconic NZ organisation. The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following Detailed knowledge of accounting concepts and practices Demonstrable experience managing a successful accounts processing team Experience mapping processes, identifying key controls and implementing change Enjoys working collaboratively, with a ‘can do’ attitude and strong customer focus Highly developed interpersonal skills; able to relate effectively and authentically at all levels Empathy for the philosophy and values of Playcentre A high level of initiative with effective planning, project co-ordination and organisational abilities Recognises the “big picture” in issues while also attending to detail Experience in Dynamics Business Central, or a similar system A tertiary qualification in accounting or qualified by experience Closing Date 17 October 2025 How To Apply Click the Apply Now button below to submit your application. If you have any questions or would like more information about the role, please contact us at vacancies@playcentre.org.nz, using “ Accounts Manager ” in the subject line. Apply Now