Established in 1974, Arnold Electrical Data Instrumentation is a second-generation family business delivering electrical, data and instrumentation construction and maintenance services to commercial and industrial clients across Australia. We offer a safe and supportive workplace where employees can develop their skills and build rewarding, long-term careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll and Accounts Officer to join our team at our Jaybel Street office in Salisbury. In this varied role, you will manage end-to-end weekly payroll for up to 120 employees and support the Financial Controller with accounts payable, accounts receivable and general finance administration. Your primary responsibility will be ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, while contributing to the effective delivery of the organisation's day-to-day accounting and administrative functions.

This is a permanent full-time position. However, a part-time arrangement may be considered for the right candidate who can demonstrate the skills, experience and availability required to successfully perform the role.

The successful candidate will enjoy working with numbers, demonstrate excellent attention to detail, manage competing priorities effectively and take pride in delivering accurate and timely outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

- Process weekly payroll for up to 120 employees accurately and on time.
- Maintain employee payroll records and personnel files.
- Respond to payroll enquiries from employees, managers and other internal stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain payroll records for new employees.
- Process leave, superannuation and other payroll obligations.
- Prepare payroll reports and reconciliations.
- Support month-end payroll activities, including payroll tax, workers compensation, portable long service leave requirements and leave accruals.
- Reconcile payroll to the job costing system.
- Administer payroll, job costing, time and attendance systems,



including processing employee changes and maintaining accurate system records.
- Ensure compliance with Fair Work legislation, relevant modern awards, enterprise agreements and payroll requirements.
- Identify and implement opportunities to improve payroll processes, systems and controls.

Accounts and Administration

- Process supplier invoices, ensuring valid purchase orders are in place, invoice values match purchase orders, and goods or services have been received before processing.
- Investigate and resolve supplier invoice discrepancies in consultation with suppliers, staff and internal departments.
- Prepare supplier payments and complete monthly supplier account reconciliations.
- Process customer invoices as directed by the Financial Controller and in consultation with the relevant Divisional Manager. Confirm that each project has a valid customer purchase order and that invoiced amounts comply with its terms.
- Process credit card transactions, staff reimbursements and monthly credit card reconciliations.
- Manage monthly lease payments.
- Maintain the electronic filing system for accounts records.
- Coordinate vehicle registrations and fleet administration, including registration renewals, fuel cards and toll passes.
- Provide general administrative support as required.
- Perform other duties as reasonably requested.

What You'll Need to Succeed

To succeed in this role, you will bring the following experience, skills and personal attributes:
- At least three years' experience managing end-to-end payroll.
- Demonstrated ability to process payroll accurately and on time.
- Previous experience in accounts payable,



accounts receivable or general accounts administration.
- Sound knowledge of payroll requirements, legislation, superannuation and Fair Work obligations.
- Experience working with modern awards and enterprise agreements to resolve payroll queries and support effective decision-making.
- Strong reconciliation, administration and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder service skills.
- High attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to prioritise competing responsibilities and manage workloads effectively.
- Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion.
- Resilience and adaptability, with the ability to prioritise competing responsibilities, meet critical deadlines and maintain accuracy under pressure.
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to prepare and review payroll reports and reconciliations.
- Qualifications in payroll, accounting, bookkeeping, finance or business administration will be highly regarded but are not essential.

What You'll Get in Return

- Permanent full-time employment, with a part-time arrangement considered for the right candidate.
- A wide-ranging role combining payroll, accounts and administration responsibilities.
- A supportive and collaborative team environment.
- Modern office facilities at Jaybel Street in Salisbury.
- Opportunities to broaden your experience across payroll, accounts and finance administration while developing your career within an established organisation.
- Reliable, long-term employment within an established organisation.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied role across payroll, accounts and administration, we would like to hear from you. We also welcome applications from suitably experienced candidates seeking a part-time arrangement. Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and suitability for the position.

📌 Payroll and Accounts Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Arnold Electrical
📍 Brisbane