Finance Officer

Your Opportunity

The role and company offer flexibility with start and finish times to suit your lifestyle, along with two days of working from home upon successful completion of your probation period. The organisation is a strong advocate for training and development, supporting growth in both general accounting and payroll. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build their expertise within a collaborative and forward-thinking finance team of eight.

This role requires a hands-on approach across both accounts payable and payroll functions, including invoice processing, payment runs, account reconciliations, and end-to-end payroll for approximately 180 employees. You'll work closely with internal teams to ensure accurate financial records and timely employee payments all while enjoying a friendly and supportive working environment.

As the Finance Officer, your responsibilities will include:

Accounts Management:

- Process a high volume of supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy, appropriate approvals, and correct coding to the general ledger.
- Match purchase orders, delivery notes, and invoices to verify transactions.
- Schedule and prepare weekly payment runs.
- Respond to vendor inquiries, resolve discrepancies, and reconcile statements promptly.
- Maintain up-to-date and accurate vendor records.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures and assist in maintaining internal controls.
- Assist with month-end close by preparing accruals, reconciling accounts payable ledger, and reporting on outstanding payables.
- Liaise with AR teams regionally to support with debt collection.

Payroll Management:

- Manage the preparation and processing of payroll for all employees biweekly.
- Maintain and update payroll records, including new hires, terminations, salary changes, and benefits.
- Liaise with HR to ensure accurate and timely data input (e.g., timesheets, leave records, bonuses).
- Reconcile payroll reports and ensure timely remittance of payroll taxes and other statutory deductions.
- Coordinate with external payroll providers or software systems (if applicable).
- Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, tax forms, and related matters.

About You

To excel in this role, you should possess the following skills and experience:

- Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar role such as Accounts Payable/Finance Officer Position with no maximum experience.
- High attention to detail whilst managing high volume of work.
- Keen learner and someone who is willing to support the team.
- Interest in learning and running payroll process.

Apply Today

Submit your CV directly via email to Maria Saavedra on maria.saavedra@roberthalf.com.au or by pressing the Apply button.

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