Nucrush Group is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Payroll / Finance Officer to join our Finance team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing while also contributing to broader finance functions within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Based in our office, this full-time role will offer the opportunity for hybrid work, once you have become established and confident in the position.

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the accurate and timely processing of the company's weekly payroll (using Micropay), ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Enterprise Agreements, and internal policies. In addition, you will provide support across the finance team, assisting with accounts and reconciliation activities.

This role requires a high level of accuracy, confidentiality, initiative, and the ability to manage competing priorities within a busy environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

- End-to-end processing of weekly payroll

- Set up new employees, maintain employee records, process payroll changes and terminations

- Reconcile payroll and prepare payroll reports

- Process superannuation in accordance with Payday Super requirements

- Complete end-of-financial-year payroll reconciliations

- Prepare Separation Certificates and relevant employee documentation

- Reconcile and process payments to Child Support and other government agencies

- Respond to payroll-related enquiries in a professional and timely manner

- Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns

- Accurately implement Enterprise Agreement classifications, pay rates, allowances and penalties within the payroll system

- Administer annual remuneration reviews, bonuses and pay increases





- Interpret Enterprise Agreements to ensure employees are paid correctly according to timesheets and work arrangements

- Maintain complete confidentiality across all payroll matters

Finance

- Provide support to the Finance team across various functions

- Assist Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable team members during periods of leave or peak workload

- Support the Finance Manager with monthly reconciliations and other finance-related tasks

About You

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

- Minimum 5 years' payroll experience , ideally processing payroll for 50-100+ employees

- Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, compliance requirements and payroll best practice

- Experience interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements and pay rules

- Understanding of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable processes

- Advanced computer skills across Microsoft Office Suite and payroll systems

- Previous experience with Micropay highly desirable

- Experience using NetSuite would be highly regarded

- Strong organisational and time management skills

- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

- Ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach

Why Join Nucrush Group?

At Nucrush Group, our people are at the heart of our success. We pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and collaborative workplace where employees are valued and encouraged to contribute to continuous improvement and business success.

We offer:

- A stable, full-time position within a growing business

- onsite parking

- Diverse and rewarding role combining payroll and finance responsibilities

- Opportunity for flexible work-from-home arrangements once established in the role (hybrid)

- Annual Christmas party with gifts for all employees

- Join our social club to attend the annual gala night at the Casino!

- Adaptable start and finish times

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📌 Senior Payroll & Finance Officer (City of Gold Coast)
🏢 Nucrush Group
📍 City of Gold Coast