Payroll & Accounts Admin

About Us

Castleross Construction is a civil contractor specialising in complex infrastructure projects across Australia. We deliver high-quality FRP and precast concrete works and are known for our hands-on approach and strong site delivery. We're looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Payroll & Accounts Administrator to join our Finance team.

About the Role

In this role, you'll support payroll and accounts functions across multiple projects — helping to ensure our people are paid accurately and our accounts run smoothly. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong organisational skills, accuracy, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced construction environment.

What You'll Do

Payroll Administration

• Process payroll accurately and on time for all employees.
• Reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies, and ensure approvals are complete.
• Calculate employee entitlements such as overtime, leave, and deductions.
• Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) and manage superannuation and payroll tax submissions.
• Maintain accurate payroll and leave records, and respond to employee payroll queries.

Accounts Support

• Enter supplier invoices and subcontractor claims into accounting software.
• Prepare purchase orders and assist with reconciliations.
• Process employee reimbursements and assist with internal financial reporting.
• Support month-end processes, ATO lodgements, and compliance documentation.

Administrative Support

• Manage shared inboxes and assist with data entry and document filing.
• Provide general administrative support to the Finance and Site teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in payroll or accounts administration is ideal but not essential.
• Basic accounting knowledge or relevant study highly regarded.
• Familiarity with payroll and compliance legislation (training provided).
• Previous experience using XERO (accounts) and FoundU (payroll) is preferred.