Job Info

Location: NUNAWADING, VIC

Salary: Not Specified

Job Type: Permanent position | Full time position

Supportive team environment | Nunawading location Assistant Accountant / Payroll Officer About the Company

Our client is a well-established organisation within the construction industry, known for delivering high-quality projects and maintaining a strong reputation. Our client is seeking an Assistant Accountant / Payroll Officer to join their finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to broaden their accounting skills and progress into a more senior finance position over time.

About the Role Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will initially take ownership of the payroll function for approximately 250 employees across weekly and monthly payroll cycles. Key Responsibilities

Payroll Process end-to-end weekly and monthly payroll for approximately 250 employees Interpret and apply multiple Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs)

Manage timesheets, leave calculations and payroll adjustments Process superannuation and payroll compliance requirements Ensure payroll accuracy and legislative compliance

Prepare payroll reconciliations and reporting Accounting General ledger reconciliations and journal entries





Bank reconciliations Assist with month-end processes Support project costing and job costing activities

Assist with payroll reporting and financial analysis Contribute to process improvement initiatives Provide support across broader finance functions as required

About You To be successful, you will have:

Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll Experience interpreting and applying EBAs within construction, manufacturing or similar industries Strong understanding of payroll legislation, superannuation and compliance requirements

Exposure to general accounting functions including reconciliations and general ledger work Experience with project costing or job costing is highly regarded Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills A proactive attitude and genuine desire to grow into broader accounting responsibilities What's on Offer? Salary of $80,000 - $90,000 Super

Stable full-time permanent opportunity Career development with opportunity to move into an accountant role Supportive and cooperative team environment

Apply Now If you're an experienced payroll professional looking to leverage your EBA expertise while developing your accounting career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact the Hays Accountancy & Finance team for a confidential discussion. Please click here to apply.

📌 Assistant Accountant/Payroll Officer (Nunawading)
🏢 Hays Recruitment
📍 Nunawading