Senior Accounts Payable Officer

Babcock is looking for a Senior Accounts Payable Officer to join the Finance team based in Devonport, Auckland on a 1 year Fixed-Term Contract.

About the role

Join a dynamic finance team as a Senior Accounts Payable Officer, where your precision and problem-solving skills will make a real impact. You’ll be at the heart of managing high-volume invoice processing, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in supplier payments, and maintaining clean, reliable data. This role offers the opportunity to work with modern ERP systems and contribute to continuous process improvements, all within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This is more than just a transactional role—it’s a chance to be a key player in a team that values trust, diversity, and delivery. You’ll support month-end reporting, liaise with suppliers to resolve queries, and help shape the future of accounts payable operations. If you thrive on complexity and enjoy working autonomously while being part of a high-performing team, this is the role for you.

About you

You are detail-oriented, organised, and thrive in fast-paced environments. You bring strong communication skills, a proactive mindset, and experience in high-volume invoice processing. You’re confident using ERP systems and Excel, and you enjoy solving problems and improving processes. You work well independently and as part of a team, and you’re ready to support broader finance functions. If you’re looking to grow your career in a role that values precision and collaboration, this opportunity is for you.

Key Required Skills

• Invoice processing and reconciliation
• Supplier payment management
• ERP system proficiency
• Excel and MS Office skills
• Attention to detail
• Time management and prioritisation
• Communication (written and verbal)
• Process improvement mindset

Key Required Qualifications

• Qualification in accounting, finance, or related discipline
• Experience in high-volume accounts payable
• Familiarity with ERP systems (IFS, Sage, Pagero preferred)
• Intermediate Excel proficiency

Your future at Babcock – what we offer you 

• We provide an agile work environment where you’re able to work onsite and remotely, and to set you up for this we provide a laptop and working from home kit if required.
• Our work life integration policy brings together leave entitlements which include annual leave, wellbeing leave, paid parental leave, defence reservist leave plus more;
• We will provide you with a supportive and engaging environment where you can grow your career, supported by our capability framework plus ongoing access to self-led learning modules through LinkedIn Learning and access to study leave;
• You’ll have access to beRewarded which will provide you with endless discounts across retail, health, entertainment, travel and much more, plus novated leasing options and corporate shares plan;
• Your wellbeing is supported through our online wellbeing program Munch, Mind, Move, Money, access to our employee assistance program plus you can access two days annually from your personal leave as wellbeing days;
• You’ll be able to participate in our weRecognise program which is an opportunity to recognise the outstanding work our people do each and every day in living our principles which are Be kind, Collaborate, Be Curious, Think Outcomes, Be Courageous and Own & Deliver

Who we are

Babcock International Group, the aerospace and defence company, has been trusted to deliver bespoke, highly skilled engineering services for over a century.

Across Australia and New Zealand, Babcock has grown to a team of over 1,600 talented people, and we are on a path of continued growth and expansion. We operate across sectors such as defence, commercial marine, aviation, airports, communications, emergency services and engineering consultancy.

Some of the programs our team across Australia and New Zealand are proud to be a part of involve:

• Providing emergency medical and search & rescue aviation services through our Aviation & Critical Services business;
• Designing and supporting key systems for submarines and surface ships through our Marine business;
• Providing fleet wide through life support and asset management services for Navy customers;
• Managing critical assets for a range of sectors through our Land Business.

So, if you would like to join us/So, if you would like to continue building your career and help create a safe and secure world, together, please apply via the Apply Now’ button below.

To learn more about us visit www.babcock.com.au

We welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds and experience however, the successful candidate must be legally entitled to work in New Zealand and capable of obtaining a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Security Clearance.

Please note, should your application progress you may be required to complete pre-employment checks. These checks may include but not limited to, reference checks, MOJ, security check, qualifications and right to work.

Babcock Australasia is a Circle Back Initiative Employer - we commit to respond to every applicant.

Job Req #67115

Closing date for this role is on 19th September 2025.