Accounts Payable Officer

**About Syos Aerospace** Syos Aerospace Limited is a New Zealand aerospace company delivering complex engineering and R\&D\-led projects. As the business grows, we're looking for an Accounts Payable Officer to join our finance team and help keep our supplier and project spend accurate and on time. **Role Purpose** The Accounts Payable Officer is responsible for the accurate, timely processing of supplier invoices and payments for Syos Aerospace Limited. This is a hands\-on, transactional role supporting the finance team, and reports to the Finance Manager. **Key Responsibilities** * Process supplier invoices accurately and code them to the correct GL accounts, cost centres and projects * Match invoices to purchase orders and delivery/goods receipts, and resolve discrepancies with suppliers and internal teams * Prepare and run weekly payment batches, ensuring payments go out accurately and on time * Respond to supplier queries and maintain positive supplier relationships * Reconcile supplier statements to the accounts payable ledger monthly * Maintain accurate supplier master data, including bank details and payment terms * Support month\-end close, including accruals for unprocessed invoices and AP reporting * Assist with employee expense claims and credit card reconciliations * Help maintain AP filing, documentation and audit trails in line with company policy * Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls **What We're Looking For** * 1\-3 years' experience in an accounts payable or transactional finance role * Working knowledge of accounting/ERP software (e.g. Xero) and confident with Excel * High accuracy and attention to detail, especially when coding invoices and processing payments * Good communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders * Able to prioritise and meet regular processing and payment\-run deadlines * A proactive, team\-oriented approach and willingness to learn * Study towards an accounting qualification (e.g. NZICA/CAANZ) is a plus but not required **What We Offer** A supportive finance team, exposure to project and R\&D accounting in a growing aerospace business, and room to develop your accounting career. **If you are interested, do not hesitate to apply.**