Job Description

Finance Manager / Accounts & Payroll Manager

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We"re looking for a Finance Manager with Payroll experience to join The INS Group. Ideally someone who knows their way around a balance sheet, can spot a reconciliation issue from a mile away, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when payroll is due.

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This is a hands-on finance leadership role where you"ll oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation while working closely with senior management.

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What we"re really looking for is someone with the technical foundation, initiative and leadership potential to take ownership of our finance function and develop alongside the business.

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We"re looking for a Finance Manager with Payroll experience to join The INS Group. Ideally someone who knows their way around a balance sheet, can spot a reconciliation issue from a mile away, and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves when payroll is due.

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This is a hands-on finance leadership role where you"ll oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organisation while working closely with senior management.

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What we"re really looking for is someone with the technical foundation, initiative and leadership potential to take ownership of our finance function and develop alongside the business.

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About the Role

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You'll take the lead across our finance and accounts functions, overseeing financial accounts, payroll, reporting and compliance.

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You'll work closely with the Managing Director and Operations Manager, providing the financial information and insight they need to make informed business decisions.

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You'll also guide and support the Accounts team, ensuring the day-to-day finance function runs smoothly and accurately.

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It's a role with plenty of variety — one day you're reviewing budgets and cash flow, the next you're overseeing payroll,



reconciling accounts, preparing BAS/GST reporting or working with external accountants and auditors.

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What You'll Be Doing

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- Oversee the organisation's financial accounts and payroll functions
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- Prepare budgets, forecasts and management reports
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- Provide regular financial reporting and analysis to senior management
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- Monitor cash flow and budget performance
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- Manage accounts payable and receivable
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- Oversee payroll, PAYG, STP and employee entitlement processes
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- Prepare and coordinate BAS, GST and IAS reporting
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- Manage reconciliations, accruals, assets and depreciation schedules
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- Coordinate annual financial statements and audit requirements
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- Manage financial compliance across relevant ATO, ASIC and state requirements
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- Oversee insurance registers, renewals and claims
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- Support funding reconciliations, acquittals and reporting
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- Oversee the day-to-day operations of the Accounts team
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- Work closely with HR on payroll, awards and employee entitlement matters
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You'll Thrive If You:

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- Have a degree or formal tertiary qualification in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline
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- Are currently studying towards, or interested in pursuing, CPA or CA
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- Have strong experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll and bookkeeping
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- Have excellent knowledge of financial reporting and reconciliation principles
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- Have strong knowledge of Australian accounting,



taxation and compliance requirements
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- Are highly confident with accounting and payroll systems such as QuickBooks, Xero and Employment Hero
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- Have strong STP, payroll and reporting knowledge
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- Can work independently, prioritise competing deadlines and take ownership
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- Are commercially minded and able to turn financial information into practical advice
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- Communicate confidently with senior management, staff, external consultants and auditors
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- Are solutions-focused, adaptable and comfortable working across a busy organisation
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- Leadership experience is highly regarded.
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The Opportunity

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This is a senior role with genuine ownership and influence over financial processes.

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This isn't a role where we're expecting you to walk in knowing everything on day one. We understand that you may be early in your career.

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We'll provide the chance to develop your practical experience across accounting, payroll, reporting, compliance and financial management while working alongside an experienced team of consultants.

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In return, we want someone who is hungry to learn, willing to take responsibility and excited about growing into the role.

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About The INS Group

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With over 30 years of experience, INS LifeGuard supports more than 30,000 independent living units across Australia.

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Originally established in 1984, we're proud to be one of the country's oldest care providers and the only nurse-led emergency response provider in Australia.

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Our services include in-home and mobile alarm systems, nurse-led emergency response, TeleHealth, home automation and security, and My Concierge.

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Behind every one of those services is a team working to help people remain safe, independent and connected in their own homes.

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📌 Finance Manager / Accounts & Payroll Manager (Wollongong)
🏢 The INS Group
📍 Wollongong