Job Description

MAYDAY Recruitment is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer & Accounting Assistant to join a growing and fast-paced business within the healthcare recruitment sector.
n This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both payroll and finance functions in a collaborative environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial administration, reporting, and compliance support.
n The role would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has strong attention to detail, particularly within complex or award-based payroll.
n What's in it for you?

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- Full-time permanent opportunity
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- $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 + super
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- Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home)
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- Supportive and collaborative team culture
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- Varied role with exposure across payroll and finance operations
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- Opportunity to join a growing and successful business within the healthcare sector
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Key Responsibilities:

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- End-to-end payroll support, including timesheet validation and payroll processing
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- Interpreting healthcare awards, overtime, and on-call calculations
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- Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation
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- Processing invoices, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping tasks
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- Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions
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- Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and financial data analysis
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- Assisting with budgeting, margin analysis, and finance administration
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- Supporting month-end processes and ad hoc finance projects
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- Collaborating with payroll, finance, compliance, and sales teams to ensure operational accuracy
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- Providing support with urgent payroll or finance-related matters when required
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About You:

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- Minimum 2 years' experience in payroll and/or accounting support
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- Experience within healthcare recruitment, agency payroll, or shift-based industries highly regarded
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- Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation
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- High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
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- Confident using Excel, including pivot tables and reporting functions
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- Experience with payroll/accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB, KeyPay, QuickBooks, or similar
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- Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
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- Able to manage multiple priorities in a rapid-paced environment
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- Positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset
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If you are looking for a role where no two weeks are the same and you can bring your payroll and finance expertise into a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.

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📌 Payroll Officer (New South Wales)
🏢 MAYDAY Recruitment Group - Winner Outstanding Agency 2023
📍 New South Wales