Accounts and Payroll Officer | Colony Group | Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (Hybrid)

Keep the numbers sharp and our people paid at a growing agency

At Colony, we’re a tight-knit crew of strategists, creatives, digital and media specialists, and producers who love solving problems together and powering our clients’ growth. What sets us apart is our local-first approach. Every market is different, so we’ve built our agency to be market specific, blending deep local insight with world-class expertise.

The chance

We’re looking for an Accounts and Payroll Officer to be the finance expert for our Australian business. Reporting to our COO, you’ll own month-end, reporting and payroll, and bring the confidence to recommend how things should be done. With a track record of cleaning up books and building better processes, you’ll work alongside our finance team to strengthen our foundations and help shape how the function grows with the business.



The key responsibilities of the role include:

- Owning month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals and journals
- Preparing P&Ls;, balance sheets and management reports that give our leadership team a clear picture of the business
- Running end-to-end payroll for our Australian team, including superannuation, PAYG withholding, leave and Single Touch Payroll reporting
- Working with our external accountants to prepare and lodge BAS, and keeping us on top of our compliance obligations
- Reviewing and reconciling our accounts to ensure accuracy, and resolving underlying issues to maintain data integrity
- Designing and documenting finance processes and controls that help the business scale
- Supporting our accounts team across AP and AR, and partnering with our PNG finance team on intercompany transactions and group reporting




- Being the go-to finance advisor for our COO and leadership team, explaining the numbers and what they mean

The perfect candidate

- 5+ years of finance or accounting experience, ideally in an agency, professional services or multi-entity environment
- Strong technical knowledge across reconciliations, month-end, P&Ls; and balance sheets
- Hands-on experience running end-to-end payroll, with a solid understanding of awards, superannuation and STP
- A sound understanding of GST, BAS and PAYG obligations
- Strong working knowledge of Xero and advanced Excel skills
- A collaborative approach, building strong relationships with colleagues across every team and office so we deliver great outcomes together
- Discretion with confidential information and a sharp eye for detail

The culture We take the work seriously, but not ourselves. You’ll also get:

- Flexibility and a focus on work-life balance, with 2 days a week working from home
- A wellbeing program with an annual wellbeing allowance and mental health support through our Employee Assistance Program
- Study assistance and ongoing professional development
- Be part of a team working on well-known brands across Australia and the Pacific
- A collaborative, supportive team culture, with regular social events through our Culture Club
- A groovy Fortitude Valley office with collaborative spaces, end-of-trip facilities and a seriously good coffee machine

The application process To make a confidential application, click Apply Now, or reach out to our People & Culture team.

- Colony Group is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from people of all ages, abilities, cultural backgrounds and genders, LGBTIQA+ people, and people with carer responsibilities. We particularly encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and Pacific Islander peoples to apply.

📌 Payroll Officer (Brisbane)
🏢 Colony Agency Australia
📍 Brisbane