Take ownership of weekly payroll in a varied accounts role, Monday to Thursday at $85k FTE

Your new company
Based in Bells Creek on the Sunshine Coast, this is a permanent part-time opportunity working Monday to Thursday, giving you the consistency of a four-day working week.
This is an opportunity to join a well-established civil and electrical construction business operating across Queensland and New South Wales. With a strong reputation in the development and transport infrastructure sectors, the business offers stability, a supportive team environment and a genuine focus on retaining and developing its people.

Your new role
Working closely with the Finance Manager, you'll take ownership of the end-to-end weekly payroll, alongside a mix of accounts payable and general administration. It's an ideal role for someone who enjoys the responsibility of payroll but also values variety in their day-to-day work.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Managing end-to-end weekly payroll
- Processing superannuation, deductions, new starters, terminations, transfers and salary changes
- Interpreting Awards, EBAs and employment conditions
- Maintaining accurate payroll records and reporting
- Supporting accounts payable, invoice processing and supplier payments
- Reconciling fuel cards, corporate credit cards and business expenses




- Assisting with cost approvals and work-in-progress reporting
- Providing general administration and office support as required

What you'll need to succeed

You'll be an experienced payroll skilled who is confident about managing a weekly payroll and understands the importance of getting things right, every time.
Ideally, you'll bring:

- 5+ years' payroll experience
- Strong knowledge of Australian employment legislation, Awards and ideally EBAs
- Previous experience using payroll and accounting systems
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation
- The ability to work autonomously and manage competing deadlines
- A friendly, down-to-earth approach and willingness to pitch in across the wider office
- Exposure to accounts payable would be highly regarded
- Experience within civil, construction, engineering or another award-driven environment would be advantageous

What you'll get in return

- Permanent 4-day working week, Monday to Thursday
- $85,000 FTE salary
- Every Friday off
- Local Bells Creek / Sunshine Coast location
- Genuine ownership of the payroll function
- Variety across payroll, accounts and administration
- Supportive team environment within the civil construction industry

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

📌 Payroll & Accounts Officer (Caloundra)
🏢 Hays
📍 Caloundra