Accounting/Administration Officer — Minimum 2 Years Accounting Experience Required
We are seeking an experienced, organised, and confident Accounting Officer to take ownership of core accounting operations while also acting as the front‐of‐house contact for our business. This role blends accounting responsibilities with payroll, HR administration, workers compensation management, and general office support. Potential to grow to full time.
About the role
This position suits someone with solid hands‐on accounting experience who can work independently, maintain accuracy, and represent the business professionally when interacting with clients and staff. You will manage daily accounting tasks, payroll, and selected HR duties while also being the first point of contact at reception.
Key Responsibilities
Accounts Payable — invoice coding, supplier reconciliations, payment scheduling
Accounts Receivable — receipting, debtor management, account maintenance
Bank Reconciliations — daily and monthly reconciliation across multiple accounts
Full Payroll Ownership — timesheet checks, payroll processing, leave management, superannuation, payroll tax
Answering incoming calls
Greeting clients and visitors
Managing reception and presenting a professional first impression
General Administration — filing, document preparation, email management,



office coordination
BAS & GST Support — coding accuracy, GST reviews, month‐end and quarter‐end preparation
Financial Reporting — assisting with P&L; reviews, balance sheet schedules, variance analysis
Identifying and implementing process improvements across accounting and administrative workflows
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 2 years hands‐on accounting experience
Demonstrated experience in AP, AR, reconciliations, journals, and payroll
Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with clients at reception
Understanding of workers compensation processes
Strong understanding of double‐entry accounting
Experience with accounting software (Xero, MYOB, QuickBooks, or similar)
High accuracy, strong organisation, and excellent time‐management
Ability to work independently and take ownership of tasks
Professional presentation and strong interpersonal skills
Preferred (Not Essential)
Certificate IV or Diploma in Accounting
Experience with QuickBooks online
Intermediate Excel skills
Why Work With Us?
Exposure to a broad range of accounting, HR, and administrative functions
Stable business with strong internal processes
Supportive workplace with opportunities to grow your accounting capability
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📌 Accounts And Administration (New South Wales)
🏢 Stella Engineering
📍 New South Wales