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Merchant 1948

Sells leather footwear, bags and accessories

Accounts Payable Officer

Accounts Payable/ReceivableUpdated on Nov 10
Full-timeNewmarket, Auckland, New ZealandNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • Previous experience in an Accounts Payable or similar finance administration role.
  • Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy when processing financial information.
  • Good organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Strong communication skills and confidence liaising with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.
  • A proactive approach to problem-solving, with the ability to identify and follow up on discrepancies.
  • Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a collaborative team environment.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience using accounting or enterprise resource planning systems.

Responsibilities

  • Manage end-to-end accounts payable processing, ensuring invoices are accurately coded, approved, and processed within agreed timeframes.
  • Prepare and complete scheduled payment runs for New Zealand and Australian entities, including overseas payments.
  • Review supplier statements, investigate discrepancies, and follow up on invoice irregularities.
  • Maintain accurate supplier records and payment details within the system.
  • Reconcile and process company credit card transactions, including BNZ Visa, NAB Visa, and American Express.
  • Ensure all payments are supported by appropriate documentation and authorisations, with remittances sent to suppliers following payment runs.
  • Review and process employee expense claims, ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are in place.
  • Prepare and distribute monthly sales reports to relevant retail malls, ensuring reporting is accurate and submitted on time.
  • Provide support across the wider Finance team and assist with ad hoc tasks as required.

About the Company

Merchant 1948

Sells leather footwear, bags and accessories

Merchant 1948 sells leather footwear, bags and accessories for men and women through stores and online shops in New Zealand and Australia. Its seasonal collections span everyday casual shoes, formal styles and occasion footwear, with labels such as Deuce alongside its main range. Customers can browse by style, shop seasonal arrivals or sale stock, and buy shoe care products to maintain their purchases. The business combines in-store fitting expertise with online ordering and forms part of the family-owned Overland Footwear Group, which also operates Mi Piaci. Its retail roots date to 1948, and its support office is in Newmarket, Auckland, New Zealand.

Company size
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Total funding
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Headquarters
Auckland, New Zealand
Founded
1948

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