Little Zak's Academy is privately owned and family run. Our aim is to provide early childhood care and education in a safe, welcoming, adopting and nurturing environment.

Our staff are dedicated professionals who value the importance of maintaining an optimum level of care and education for all children. We select our staff based on knowledge and values, vision for children and learning, and commitment to families.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer to join our Support Office in Ryde. This is a full-time, office-based role, Monday to Friday.

About the Role

As our Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer, you will be at the heart of our finance department, ensuring the seamless and accurate management of accounts payable and payroll functions.

Key responsibilities include:

Accounts Payable

- Processing invoices and ensuring timely payments.
- Ensuring that all transactions are coded to the correct GL accounts.
- Managing the AP inbox and resolving queries professionally and efficiently.
- Completing payment runs and maintaining vendor accounts.
- Providing ad hoc support for the smooth operation of the accounts payable team.
- Reconciling AP transactions daily and maintaining the prepaid card system.
- Processing family refunds post verification on a timely basis.

Payroll

- Processing payroll accurately and on time while adhering to ATO requirements and applicable Childcare sector awards.
- Tracking and verifying timesheets for accuracy and completeness.
- Reviewing payroll data and identifying and resolving discrepancies prior to payroll processing.
- Managing PAYG and superannuation remittances and ensuring relevant payroll obligations are met.




- Assisting with payroll tax requirements and related reporting.
- Managing workers' compensation reimbursements and claims.
- Responding to payroll queries from employees and internal stakeholders and resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring employee information is kept up to date.
- Providing support with payroll reconciliations and other payroll-related reporting as required.
- Working additional hours during payroll weeks when required to ensure payroll is processed accurately and within deadlines.

Month-End

- Assisting with month-end processes, reconciliations and reporting.
- Ensuring accounts payable and payroll-related accounts are accurately reconciled and any discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
- Supporting the Finance team with month-end close activities and deadlines.
- Working additional hours during month-end periods when required to meet reporting and financial deadlines.

Why Join Us?

- Competitive salary package
- Up to 50% childcare discount
- Wellbeing Day each year (available after 12 months of service)
- $50 monthly wellness allowance
- $1,000 referral bonus
- EAP (Sonder) for confidential wellbeing support
- Supportive and high-performing team environment
- Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation

About you

- 2+ years of experience in accounts, payroll,



or accounts payable.
- Tertiary qualifications in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
- Strong understanding of payroll and accounts payable processes.
- Knowledge of ATO payroll requirements and applicable Childcare sector awards.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel.
- Experience with accounting and payroll software is advantageous.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexibility to work additional hours during payroll weeks and month-end periods when required.

Little Zak's Child Safety Commitment

Little Zak’s Academy is a Child Safe Organisation. We prioritise the safety, wellbeing, and rights of all children and maintain a strong culture of child safety across our services. As part of our commitment, we have a rigorous recruitment and screening process in place, including comprehensive reference checks, Police checks and child-safe employment checks.

By applying for a role with Little Zak’s Academy, you acknowledge and agree to undergo all required child safety checks as part of our employment process.

We are an equal chance workplace where diversity is embraced. We foster a culture that supports inclusion and we encourage all qualified candidates to apply.
Additional information

- Manage payroll and end-to-end Accounts Payable
- Process payroll, timesheets, PAYG and superannuation
- Process invoices, payment runs, reconciliations and refunds

📌 Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer (Ryde)
🏢 Little Zak's Academy
📍 Ryde