Payroll Officer

Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy, deadlines, and working in a supportive team environment?

Our client is a values-driven organisation dedicated to helping people— and that includes the people who work with them. They are currently seeking a Payroll Officer to join the team on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, where your precision and reliability will play a key role in keeping their payroll and finance operations running smoothly.

As the Payroll Officer, you will play a dual role across payroll and finance, you'll be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing, while also supporting day-to-day accounts payable functions and general ledger reconciliation. You'll work closely with both HR and Finance to ensure compliance and accuracy across all areas.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll using Key Pay and Employment Hero
• Handle terminations, leave, and superannuation contributions
• Prepare PAYG, STP, and ATO compliance reporting
• Reconcile payroll and accounts-related general ledger entries
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable, and month-end reporting
• Manage supplier records and process invoices and payments
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and filing systems
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects that improve team processes and efficiency
• Support month-end close tasks, including accounts payable and reporting duties
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity across all financial activities
• Assist with other accounting responsibilities as required to meet business needs

About you:

You're experienced in payroll, with a strong eye for detail and a commitment to getting things right. You enjoy working collaboratively, take initiative, and bring a positive, solution-focused approach to your work.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Accounting qualification preferred
• Payroll experience is essential
• Experience with KeyPay or Employment Hero highly regarded
• Strong finance background in accounts payable/receivable
• High attention to detail and accuracy with financial data
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• A team player, collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused mindset

If you're a capable payroll professional looking for a fresh opportunity in a purpose-driven organisation, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to make your next move count.