Are you the person who naturally keeps everyone organised, follows things through to completion, and isn't afraid to politely remind people when something hasn't been done?

We're looking for a Finance & Payroll Coordinator / Assistant Accountant to join our friendly and supportive Finance team. This is a hands-on role that combines payroll, month-end accounting, compliance, finance administration, stakeholder support, and process coordination.

This role is perfect for someone who enjoys variety, likes working with people, and gets satisfaction from helping others while ensuring nothing falls through the cracks.

About the Role

You'll work closely with employees, managers and the Finance team to support:

- Australian and New Zealand payroll processes
- Month-end accounting and reconciliations
- Financial reporting and compliance activities
- Budget preparation and coordination
- Finance systems and process support
- Following up outstanding information, approvals and documentation
- Supporting employees and managers with finance and payroll queries
- Maintaining accurate financial records and workpapers

Let's Be Honest About the Role...

A significant part of this role involves working with people. You'll spend a lot of time:
- Chasing outstanding information
- Following up managers and employees
- Explaining finance and payroll requirements
- Helping people complete forms and processes correctly
- Answering questions
- Sending reminders
- Following up again when the first reminder didn't work

At times, it may feel like you're a coordinator, administrator, trainer, coach and professional nag all rolled into one.



The right person will enjoy this part of the job. The wrong person will find it frustrating.

What We're Looking For

You'll likely have:
- At least 2 years' experience in an Assistant Accountant, Finance Coordinator or similar role
- Experience performing reconciliations accurately and independently
- Robust Excel and systems skills
- Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
- The confidence to follow people up while maintaining positive working relationships
- A proactive, self-directed approach to work
- The patience to support non-finance stakeholders through financial processes and requirements

Highly Desirable

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Commerce or similar (or working towards)
- Diploma in Accounting or related field
- Experience with Business Central, Power BI, Power Automate or similar business systems

About Us

You'll join a small, high-performing Finance team that is:
- Friendly, supportive and down-to-earth
- Hard-working and accountable
- Low ego and high trust
- Collaborative and willing to help each other
- Focused on continuous improvement and practical outcomes

We work closely together,



genuinely enjoy each other's company, and support each other through busy periods.

What We Offer

- Permanent Full-Time position
- $95,000 - $100,000 + Super
- Hybrid working arrangements (2 days WFH available after probation)
- Strong professional development support
- Exposure across payroll, financial accounting, compliance, systems and finance operations
- A genuinely supportive team environment
- Work-life balance and flexibility
- The opportunity to broaden your finance experience across multiple disciplines

This Role Is For You If...

- You enjoy helping people.
- You're organised and naturally follow things through.
- You don't mind reminding people multiple times.
- You're patient when explaining things.
- You take pride in accuracy.
- You enjoy variety and a broad role.
- You like being the person who keeps everything moving.

This Role Probably Isn't For You If...

- You prefer working independently with minimal stakeholder interaction.
- You get frustrated chasing people for information.
- You're looking for a highly specialised technical accounting role.
- You dislike handling multiple competing priorities.

If you're looking for a role where you can make a genuine impact, work with great people, and develop broad finance and payroll experience, we'd love to hear from you.

To Apply

Simply click Apply and follow the prompts. Applications close at 9.00am on Monday, 14 September 2026, however we retain the right to contact, progress any suitable applicant and/or close applications prior to the closing date.

📌 Finance & Payroll Coordinator / Assistant Accountant (Murarrie)
🏢 AUS-MEAT
📍 Murarrie