Role Description
The Accounts Officer is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of day-to-day financial and payroll transactions, supporting the finance function through strong transactional discipline, compliant payroll processing, and reliable financial records. This role reports to the Financial Controller / Accountants and works closely with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth financial operations.
What You'll Do
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Processes and posts supplier invoices and manages end-to-end accounts payable transactions
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Prepares and issues customer invoices and supports accounts receivable processes
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Processes end-to-end payroll in accordance with relevant awards, employment agreements, and statutory requirements (PAYG, superannuation, etc.)
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Processes employee expense reimbursements in line with company policies
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Posts, reviews, and reconciles corporate credit card transactions
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Processes daily bank transactions and performs regular bank reconciliations
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Maintains supplier, customer, and employee master data within finance and payroll systems
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Administers the timesheet system, including setup, maintenance, and user support
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Follows up staff for outstanding timesheets
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Assists with month-end close activities, including reconciliations and supporting schedules
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Supports financial and management reporting through accurate data preparation
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Maintains organised financial and payroll records and supports audit and compliance requests
Work Involves
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Moderate transactional processing across finance and payroll with a strong focus on accuracy and confidentiality
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Regular interaction with internal staff regarding invoices, expenses, timesheets, and payroll queries
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Use of accounting, payroll, banking, expense management, and timesheet systems
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Strict adherence to internal controls, payroll legislation, policies, and documented procedures
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Working to recurring deadlines, particularly around payroll cycles and month-end close
Qualifications
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3+ years' experience in an Accounts Officer, Payroll Officer, or similar transactional finance role
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Hands-on experience processing payroll end-to-end
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Solid understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and bank reconciliations
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Working knowledge of payroll legislation, superannuation, and PAYG requirements
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Experience using accounting and payroll systems such as MYOB AccountRight, Xero, KeyPay, NetSuite, or similar (Experience with MYOB AccountRight is a nice-to-have)
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Strong attention to detail and a high level of data accuracy
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Good organisational and time management skills
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Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with financial and payroll data
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Experience with multiple entities in a group would be an added advantage
Personal Attributes
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Highly organised, reliable, and methodical
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Strong sense of accountability, confidentiality, and integrity
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Clear and professional written and verbal communication skills
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Collaborative team player with a service-oriented mindset
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Proactive, discreet, and comfortable handling sensitive payroll information
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Works well under pressure and consistently meets deadlines
Benefits
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HMO, Dental, and Life Insurance for you and one free dependent from day one (with the option to enroll additional dependents)
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Paid Leaves: Birthday, Vacation, Medical, and Maternity (up to 6 Vacation Leaves are convertible to cash on your anniversary)
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Employee Engagement Activities: Year-End Party, Family Day, Team Building, and more!
Company Description
Ready to do work that actually excites you?