Electrogroup Apprentices is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation in the electrotechnology sector.
We employ over 200 apprentices and trainees and support them through quality placements, training and compliance.
Our small team is passionate about providing meaningful career pathways while maintaining robust financial and governance systems.The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Accountant / Payroll Officer to strengthen our financial management, improve internal controls and support payroll accuracy across the organisation.This is a primarily office-based role requiring regular onsite presence and close collaboration with the CEO, Strategy & Governance Manager and wider administration team.
The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity and compliance of our finance and payroll functions while contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.This is a hands-on position with scope to make an immediate impact through improved reporting, stronger controls and streamlined processes.Key ResponsibilitiesOversee payroll interface: check award/EBA complianceDeliver monthly finance packs (P&L;, balance sheet, cash flow, debtor ageing).
Support Workforce One (W1)



data integrity and reconciliations.Establish and run internal audit checks across payroll, invoicing and compliance.Collaborate with external accountants on specialist or project work.Contribute to reporting for the CEO, Board and auditors.Undertake day-to-day ad hoc accounting, payroll or compliance tasks within scope as required.About YouYou will thrive in this role if you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy building structure where it's needed most.Payroll and award/EBA knowledge (desirable in NFP or apprenticeship context).
Strong understanding of compliance, audit and financial controls.Ability to learn and apply new systems (Workforce One exposure highly regarded).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders.Why Join Us?
Salary band $100k-$105k + super (commensurate with experience).
Small, team-oriented team with direct CEO and management access.Opportunity to shape the role and build lasting improvements in financial governance.Be part of a not-for-profit making a genuine difference in the electrical industry.
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📌 Accountant / Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 electrogroup
📍 New South Wales