Payroll and Finance Officer

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Early Learning Managementis a thriving childcare management business with over three decades of experience in the provision of management and services for the Childcare sector. Due to our continuing growth, we are currently seeking a motivated and proactivePayroll and Finance Officerto join our team in Molendinar on the Gold Coast.

You will focus on delivering high quality, value-add work while developing your technical and client management skills in a high performing team.We advocate various flexible office options, co-working spaces, and a degree of virtual working.

Be part of an exciting growth phase and help shape the future of Early Learning Management.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Proven ability to work effectively both independently and collaboratively within a team environment

Strong attention to detail

Ability to communicate in a highly professional manner

Role Overview

The Payroll and Finance Officer ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll, manages accounts receivable/payable, comprehensive bookkeeping, and oversees financial aspects for our clients.

Position Objectives

Collect, interpret, and review financial information

Manage month-end processes

Ensure accuracy in financial data inputs

Perform bank and other balance sheet reconciliations

Create and amend journal entries

Maintain accurate and reliable financial information

Assist with accounts payable tasks.

Key Accountabilities

Process payroll, including payroll tax and lodging IASs

Manage accounts payable, including supplier invoices and payments

Handle accounts receivable, including invoicing, maintaining customer details, billing, and customer inquiries

Client Management

Manage a busy schedule with multiple clients, working with different Early Learning Management staff and managers

Perform work in varying workplaces – Early Learning Management's office and your home

Responsively manage queries and requests from your clients, their staff, suppliers, and customers

Ensure client confidentiality is maintained at all times

Providing bookkeeping, systems advice, coaching, training, analytical services to clients

Responsibilities by Function

Strong attention to detail

Highly developed organisational skills and methodical work approach

Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities

Proficiency in Excel; intermediate skills in Word and PowerPoint

Advanced knowledge of Xero

Strong written and verbal communication

Advanced understanding of bookkeeping practices

Familiarity with contemporary Australian business practices and culture

Excellent client service skills, providing professional and responsive service

Xero:Proficient in Xero for accounting and bookkeeping

foundU:Skilled in using foundU for payroll processing

MS Office:proficient skills in Excel, Word, and other Office applications

Google Workspace:Competent with Gmail and other Google applications

Compliance Knowledge:Understanding of GST, payroll tax, and understanding of other compliance requirements such as ASIC

Salary match Number of applicants Skills match

Your application will include the following questions:How many years' experience do you have as a Finance and Payroll Officer? Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia? Do you have experience using Xero? Which of the following accounting packages are you experienced with? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? How many years of payroll experience do you have? How many years of accounting experience do you have? What's your expected annual base salary?

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