Accounts and Payroll Officer

**A little about us**

We're a Member-owned organisation with over 30,000 automotive and allied repair Members across Australia and New Zealand, ranging from national franchises to your local family workshop.

Since 1974 we've been supporting our Members with the solutions that really matter, centred around our flagship Trade Account which gives our Members access to instant credit with over 2,000 Preferred Suppliers, simplified monthly expenses, and a generous rewards program as the cherry on top.

Beyond that, our Members can also access a wide range of exclusive products each designed to support our Members to thrive. Whether they need equipment finance to grow their business, insurance products to protect what matters most, or an award-winning travel agency to book their next getaway, Capricorn can help.

**Your role**

**Role Purpose**

The Accounts & Payroll Officer is responsible for managing daily banking and receipting activities, reconciling the cash book, and processing payments for the Capricorn Group. This role ensures high-quality accounting, reporting, and drives continual process improvements. Additionally, the position involves supporting processing payroll for employees across Australia and New Zealand, remitting payroll taxes, managing government reporting, and ensuring compliance with legislative requirements. The role also provides specialist payroll advice and ensures adherence to all relevant regulations.

**Skills, Knowledge and Attributes**
- Proficiency in MS Office software product suite.
- Exposure to ERP system is desirable.
- Comprehensive and working knowledge of payroll systems, preferably Meridian
- Comprehensive legislative knowledge to provide internal advice/interpret changes impacting the Company and ensure compliance.
- Proven ability to interpret awards and understand labour and payroll legislation and processes (e.g. tax, superannuation etc.)
- Sound analytical, report writing and problem-solving abilities
- A positive and proactive approach and a desire to take ownership and responsibility for the area
- Excellent communication skills to build and maintain relationships at all levels of the organisation

**Experience**
- Minimum 3 years' professional experience within Payroll with demonstrated understanding of accounting principles.

**Qualifications**
- Tertiary qualifications in commerce or a related discipline is desirable but not essential.

**A little on life at Capricorn**

Our community at Capricorn always comes first, and a big part of that community is our team. We genuinely believe that investment in our people is the key to everything that we do.

**Joining our community is about more than just a job, so here's what's in it for you**:

- Work flexibility - We're all unique, and so are the ways in which we work. Whether it's flexible hours or WFH arrangements, we'll work with you to find the best way for us to work together.
- Development Opportunities - your success is ours too. We provide opportunities training and development that give you the tools you need to grow.
- Paid parental leave - during life's most important times, we support both parents' leave and their transition back to work.
- Get social - our social calendar is full up with a range of different virtual and face-to-face events to keep us connected.
- A place you want to be - from the sweeping city views, coffee on tap and the general buzz of our team, Capricorn is a place you want to be.
- A cherry on top - we've got a heap of benefits that our team actually use, including a fantastic reward and recognition program, wellness program, additional leave purchase and so much more

**Sound like you'd be a good fit?**

If you are ready to become part of a growing community and make a real impact, get in touch today.