About the Role
This is a hands-on position where your work directly protects the financial health of the business. You’ll own the debtor ledger, drive collections, and keep accounts payable running without a hitch — all within school-friendly part-time hours.
If you’re confident on the phone, meticulous with numbers, and genuinely thrive in a flexible part-time environment — this is for you.
What You’ll Do
Credit Control & Debt Management
- Own and manage the debtor ledger daily — accurate, current, and actioned
- Proactively contact customers about overdue accounts via phone and email
- Negotiate payment plans professionally and escalate to Baycorp when required
- Issue final notices and initiate legal processes where necessary
- Record all communications accurately and send monthly statements from Xero
Finance Administration & Accounts Payable
Process invoices accurately across multiple entities within the Group
- Enter supplier invoices into Xero on time and without errors
- Perform daily reconciliations and manage the invoices inbox
- Provide general finance support to the Finance Manager as required
What You’ll Bring
Skills & Experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in credit control, accounts receivable, or similar
- Solid, hands-on Xero experience across AP and AR
- Experience with debt collection agencies such as Baycorp (desirable)
- Right to work in New Zealand
The Qualities That Matter
- Detail-oriented — you catch errors before they become problems
- Confident communicator — direct and professional with customers about overdue accounts
- Self-directed and proactive — you know what needs doing and you get on with it
- Calm under pressure — chasing debt requires composure, not confrontation
About the Optimisers
Our values aren’t words on a wall — they’re how we show up every day for our clients, each other,
and the work. We build smarter, do the right thing, stand behind our results, and prioritise by
impact.
How to Apply
Apply with your CV and a brief cover note to frances@theoptimisers.com. Applications close on 12 June.
Questions? Contact us at theoptimisers.com
