Every pay cycle, every employee relies on one person to get it right.

Yintjingga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is seeking an accurate and dependable Payroll and Finance Officer to join its Cairns-based team.

This is a predominantly finance-focused role with ownership of end-to-end payroll, accounts processing, reconciliations and financial administration, with some general administration support when required.

Although based in Cairns, your work will support YAC’s operations and natural and cultural resource management programs across the Lama Lama land and sea estate near Coen in Cape York.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing end-to-end payroll in Xero
- Processing timesheets and Single Touch Payroll
- Maintaining creditor and debtor records
- Preparing payment runs for approval
- Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
- Processing payroll-related travel allowances and reconciliations
- Assisting with BAS, PAYG, superannuation and audit preparation
- Supporting budget and financial reporting activities
- Providing back-up general administration support when required

About you

You will bring:

- Experience in payroll and finance administration
- Confidence using Xero or similar accounting software
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A qualified and confidential approach
- Qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Business, or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential

Experience in the not-for-profit sector or with an Aboriginal organisation will be highly regarded.

YAC’s vision is to be standing on Country together as one Lama Lama Community. Land, sea, people and families are at the heart of everything we do.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy being trusted and want your work to support people, nature and culture, we would love to hear from you.

Payroll & Finance Officer

Part-time 24 hours per week | Cairns based





Every pay cycle, every employee relies on one person to get it right.

Yintjingga Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is seeking an accurate and dependable Payroll and Finance Officer to join its Cairns-based team.

This is a predominantly finance-focused role with ownership of end-to-end payroll, accounts processing, reconciliations and financial administration, with some general administration support when required.

Although based in Cairns, your work will support YAC’s operations and natural and cultural resource management programs across the Lama Lama land and sea estate near Coen in Cape York.

About the role

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing end-to-end payroll in Xero
- Processing timesheets and Single Touch Payroll
- Maintaining creditor and debtor records
- Preparing payment runs for approval
- Completing bank and credit card reconciliations
- Processing payroll-related travel allowances and reconciliations
- Assisting with BAS, PAYG, superannuation and audit preparation
- Supporting budget and financial reporting activities
- Providing back-up general administration support when required

About you

You will bring:

- Experience in payroll and finance administration
- Confidence using Xero or similar accounting software
- Strong attention to detail
- Excellent organisation and time management skills
- A professional and confidential approach
- Qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or Business, or equivalent experience is desirable but not essential

Experience in the not-for-profit sector or with an Aboriginal organisation will be highly regarded.

YAC’s vision is to be standing on Country together as one Lama Lama Community. Land, sea, people and families are at the heart of everything we do.

If you take pride in accuracy, enjoy being trusted and want your work to support people, nature and culture, we would love to hear from you.

Applicants must have permanent working rights in Australia.

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📌 Payroll & Finance Officer (Cairns Regional)
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