We’re looking for an experienced Payroll & Finance Officer to join our Finance team.
Payroll is the primary focus of this role, accounting for approximately half of your workload. You’ll take ownership of our weekly payroll function, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in accordance with legislative requirements and Modern Awards.
When payroll is complete, you’ll work alongside the Finance team across a broad range of accounting responsibilities. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and is looking to further develop their finance skills while working closely with the Group Finance Manager.
About the Role
Payroll Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of weekly payroll
- Processing Payday Super in accordance with legislative requirements
- Preparation and lodgement of Single Touch Payroll (STP)
- Interpretation and application of Modern Awards, including overtime, penalty rates, allowances and leave entitlements
- Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll documentation
- Processing new starters, employment changes and terminations
- Payroll reconciliations and reporting
- Responding to payroll enquiries while maintaining strict confidentiality
- Working closely with HR and management to ensure payroll compliance and accuracy
Finance Responsibilities
- Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable across multiple entities
- Mid-month and end-of-month creditor payment runs
- General ledger journals and reconciliations
- Bank reconciliations
- Corporate credit card administration and monthly reconciliations
- Monthly stocktake data entry and investigation of inventory variances
- Assisting with month-end reporting and general finance administration
- Supporting the Finance team with ad hoc projects and continuous improvement initiatives
About You
We’re looking for someone who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving problems and is keen to be an active contributor within a collaborative finance team.
To be successful in this role, you will have:
Essential
- Demonstrated experience processing end-to-end payroll within an Australian business
- A sound understanding of Modern Awards, payroll legislation, STP and Payday Super
- Experience using MYOB AccountRight Payroll or a similar payroll system
- Experience with time and attendance systems
- Excellent organisational skills with exceptional attention to detail
- The ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy
- A positive, friendly and professional approach with strong communication skills
- The ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgement
Desirable
- Experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable
- General ledger, bank and balance sheet reconciliation experience
- Month-end journals and reporting
- Multi-entity accounting experience
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Why Join Us?
- A varied role combining payroll ownership with broader finance responsibilities
- The opportunity to broaden your accounting experience and continue developing your career
- A supportive and team-oriented Finance team
- Direct mentoring and support from the Group Finance Manager
- A permanent role working a minimum of four days per week (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
If you’re an experienced payroll professional looking for a role that offers variety, responsibility and the opportunity to grow within a finance team, we’d love to hear from you.