Payroll & Finance Officer

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll and finance Officer to join our client's team in a diverse role that combines payroll, accounts payable, and broader finance support responsibilities.

This position has a primary focus on end-to-end payroll processing and HRIS administration, The role is critical in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, maintaining payroll compliance, and fostering positive supplier relationships through efficient payment operations. Ideally be able to look after basic work in relation to onbboardinga nd offboarding of emplyees within the system.

About the Role

Reporting to the Head of the division, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of payroll across multiple states, administration of the HRIS, support the accounts payable function, and providing adhoc support across other finance activities if and when required.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role and is looking to make a meaningful contribution within a collaborative team environment.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll & HRIS

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple Australian states.

• Maintain employee records and ensure data integrity within the HRIS.

• Process new starters, terminations, leave requests, salary changes, and payroll adjustments.

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards, Fair Work requirements, and company policies.

• Prepare and lodge payroll tax and WorkCover returns.

• Administer salary packaging and novated lease arrangements.

• Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports.

• Respond to payroll enquiries and provide support to employees and managers.

Other

• Verify, code, and process supplier invoices.

• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Prepare and process payment runs.

• Maintain supplier records and vendor relationships.

General Finance Support

• Provide backup support for Accounts Receivable functions.

• Assist with month-end reporting and reconciliations.

• Prepare journals and support general ledger maintenance.

• Assist with finance administration and reporting requirements.

Skills & Experience we are looking for?

• Minimum 5 years' direct experience processing end-to-end payroll, including HRIS administration.

• Minimum 2 years' experience managing a full-cycle Accounts Payable function.

• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, payroll tax obligations, WorkCover requirements, and accounting principles.

• Previous experience working within a Finance department.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and formulas.

• Experience managing payroll tax and WorkCover lodgements across multiple Australian states.

• Experience administering salary packaging and novated lease arrangements.

• Sound understanding of award interpretation and Fair Work compliance.

• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

• Problem-solving skills.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and handle confidential information with discretion.

What's on Offer?

• Full-time permanent position.

• Varied role with exposure across payroll, accounts payable, and finance operations.

• Supportive and collaborative team culture.

• Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and operational excellence.

• Stable organisation with long-term career opportunities.

• Competitive salary package based on experience.

If this interest you, we would love to hear from you:

[email protected] | 0409420883