Finance Officer – Payroll & Accounts

Lhere Artepe Enterprises | Alice Springs

Full time | $72,000–$92,000 per annum plus superannuation

Join our Group Support Office in Alice Springs in a varied finance role supporting our supermarkets and Outbush.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, you will help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time, maintain reliable financial records and support the day-to-day operations of our finance team.

About Lhere Artepe Enterprises

At Lhere Artepe Enterprises, our businesses have a purpose beyond retail. Through our supermarkets and Outbush, we support local employment, charitable activities and community initiatives in Alice Springs.

As our Finance Officer, your work will help keep these businesses running effectively, supporting our ability to give back to the community. It’s an opportunity to put your finance skills to work in an organisation where commercial performance and community purpose go hand in hand.

What the role involves

- Processing payroll accurately and on time, including checking overtime, allowances and award requirements.
- Supporting superannuation, workers compensation and payroll tax processes.
- Supporting accounts payable and receivable, including invoices, supplier payments, customer statements and overdue accounts.
- Reconciling bank accounts, store takings and financial records, and investigating discrepancies.
- Assisting with financial reporting and monitoring results against budgets.




- Working with store teams and identifying ways to improve finance processes.

What you’ll need

- A completed Certificate III or higher qualification in accounting or bookkeeping.
- Relevant experience in payroll, bookkeeping, accounts or finance administration.
- Practical experience using Microsoft Excel and accounting software such as MYOB or Xero.
- Robust attention to detail, organisational skills and the ability to meet regular deadlines.
- The ability to handle confidential employee and financial information appropriately.
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative approach.

Experience with Tanda or a similar payroll system, retail payroll and award interpretation would be highly regarded.

Working hours and location

This position is based on-site at our Group Support Office in Alice Springs. Usual working hours are Monday to Friday, 7:00am–3:00pm.

Occasional flexibility is required to assist outside these hours, including evenings or weekends, to meet operational needs. Advance notice will be provided wherever practicable.

How to apply

Apply through this job listing, attaching your résumé and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience and how you meet the essential requirements.

Applications close: Friday, 30 October 2026.

For a confidential discussion or a copy of the position description, contact:

- Adam List – [email protected]
- Aruna Gunalan, Chief Financial Officer – [email protected]

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are encouraged to apply.

📌 Finance Officer – Payroll & Accounts (Alice Springs)
🏢 Lhere Artepe Supermarkets
📍 Alice Springs