Accounts Payable & Payroll Support Officer
Controlworks (Vic) Pty Ltd – Mordialloc VIC
Controlworks Victoria is growing, and we are looking for an
Accounts Payable & Payroll Support Officer
to join our Finance team.
This is a newly created position within a fast-growing engineering business. It is a great opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants broader exposure to payroll, finance systems and accounting.
Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable activities while providing support across payroll, employee expenses, month-end processes and financial administration.
You will also join us at an exciting time as we implement
Pronto ERP
, giving you hands‐on exposure to a major finance and business systems implementation.
The Role
Your responsibilities will include:
Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and adjustments
Matching invoices against purchase orders, receipts and approvals
Coding costs accurately across projects, departments and overheads
Preparing weekly creditor payment runs
Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
Managing supplier enquiries and maintaining supplier records
Verifying new supplier details and changes to banking information
Reviewing and processing employee expense claims
Reconciling corporate credit cards
Entering and verifying timesheets for payroll
Supporting payroll processing, including overtime and allowances
Processing new starters, terminations and employment changes
Maintaining payroll master data
Processing leave adjustments and salary sacrifice arrangements
Assisting with termination payment calculations
Supporting month-end reconciliations and accruals
Assisting with audit and financial reporting requirements
Supporting the implementation and testing of Pronto ERP
Helping improve AP,



payroll and finance processes as the business grows
About You
You will ideally have:
At least 3 years of Accounts Payable or similar finance experience
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
A good understanding of Accounts Payable processes
Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
Experience using accounting or ERP systems
Strong organisation and time management skills
Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and employees
A high level of integrity and discretion when handling payroll and financial information
Experience within construction, engineering, contracting or another project-based environment would be beneficial.
Experience with
Pronto, Simpro, Xero or similar systems
would also be advantageous.
Where This Role Can Take You
This role would suit a bookkeeper, Accounts Payable professional or aspiring accounting professional who wants to develop beyond transactional finance.
For the right person, there is a pathway to progress into a
Junior Accountant and Financial Accountant
role.
You will work closely with qualified CA/CPA professionals and gain broader exposure to areas including:
Payroll Tax
GST
PAYG Withholding
Income Tax
Month‐end accounting
Financial reporting
ERP systems and process improvement
Why Join Controlworks?
We are a quick‐growing team working across major building automation and engineering projects.
This is a newly created role, so you will have the opportunity to make the position your own and grow with the business.
You can expect:
A supportive and experienced Finance team
Direct mentorship from qualified CA/CPA professionals
Genuine career progression opportunities
Exposure to a new ERP implementation
Broader finance experience beyond Accounts Payable
A growing business with plenty happening
Hybrid working available following successful completion of the probationary period
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📌 Accounts Payable & Payroll Support Officer (Melbourne)
🏢 Controlworks (Vic
📍 Melbourne