Lowes Industries Limited – Hillsborough, South Island
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Financial Administrator to join our Finance team in a dynamic engineering environment. This is a full-time position responsible for managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR) using the Syteline ERP system . The successful candidate will also work closely with the Finance Manager to support the identification, evaluation, and implementation of a new accounting system as the company scales and modernizes its finance operations.
Accounts Payable
- Process supplier invoices and credit notes accurately and ensure timely payments.
- Maintain up-to-date supplier records and resolve payment issues or discrepancies.
- Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs in line with internal approval processes.
- Reconcile vendor statements and manage AP aging reports.
Accounts Receivable
Generate and issue customer invoices per contract or project billing schedules.Monitor accounts for incoming payments and follow up on overdue balances.Apply receipts and manage AR reconciliations and reporting.Coordinate with internal teams to resolve billing or collection issues.Maintain accurate AR aging and elevate delinquent accounts when needed.Syteline ERP System
Maintain accurate financial data in the Syteline ERP system.Execute daily finance transactions and generate routine reports as needed.Support period-end closing activities and account reconciliations within Syteline.Accounting System Project Support
Assist the Finance Manager in reviewing the current ERP setup and identifying pain points.Contribute to system requirement gathering, vendor assessments, and testing.Participate in data migration and implementation activities for the new system.Help develop new workflows, documentation, and user guides during the transition.Administrative tasks
Carry out administrative duties, including answering phones.Greet customers and assist them.Assist with month-end and year-end processes.Support the preparation of GST & FBT returns.Keep records and reports up to date.Manage data in spreadsheets and reports.Assist the Finance Manager with organising and scheduling meetings and events.Work collaboratively with department heads to ensure efficiency in administrative tasks.Resolve queries and issues as they arise.Any other duties as required by management.Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (desirable).At least 3 years of experience in a finance or accounting role, with hands‑on AP and AR responsibilities.Experience using Syteline ERP is highly preferred.Prior involvement in system implementation or upgrades is a strong asset.Solid proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.A clear alignment with the company values is essential to ensure that all team members feel valued and respected and are motivated to achieve the required outcomes.We will be interviewing for this role over the next couple of weeks with the hope of securing the right candidate to start in the new year.
Please only apply if you have the right to work in New Zealand.
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