Accountant & Payroll Specialist

15 hours ago

Macquarie Park New South Wales, Australia Universal Magazines Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Join Our Team as an Accountant & Payroll Specialist

Are you a detail-driven accounting professional with a passion for numbers and a knack for payroll precision? Our dynamic media publishing group, based in Macquarie Park, is seeking a motivated and experienced Accountant to take ownership of key financial operations across our portfolio of companies.

This is a hands-on role with real impact—ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to contribute to a creative, collaborative business.

Key Responsibilities

You will play a pivotal role in managing and streamlining our financial and payroll processes, including:

Payroll

  • End-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll across the group
  • Reconciliation of wages, superannuation, commissions, and contractor payments
  • Compliance reporting: PAYG, STP, payroll tax, workers' compensation, and superannuation lodgements
  • Budgeting for wages and commissions of the group
  • Supporting HR with payroll-related admin

Accounting & Reporting

  • Assist with preparation of management reports and annual budgets
  • BAS, IAS, FBT, and other statutory reporting
  • Royalty calculations and reconciliations for licensed and non-licensed products
  • Monthly reconciliation of subscriptions and digital sales
  • Major Customer payment reconciliations
  • Year-end financials and GL reconciliations
  • Oversight of AP, AR, and bank reconciliations of subscriptions and digital sales
  • Month-end reconciliation for subsidiary entities

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external partners
  • Provide insights and support to senior management

What We are Looking For

To succeed in this role, you will bring:

  • 3–5 years' experience in mid-level accounting, payroll, and admin roles
  • Strong communication skills—both written and verbal
  • Advanced spreadsheet and reconciliation skills
  • A proactive, problem-solving mindset
  • Ability to multitask and stay calm under pressure
  • High-level organisational skills and attention to detail
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting software (Attaché experience highly regarded)

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience in chartered accounting firms is an advantage
  • CPA, CA, or equivalent tertiary qualification
  • Background in commerce, business, or accounting

What we are offering:

  • A competitive salary package
  • 17.5% annual leave loading
  • Free Parking

Ready to Apply?

If you are ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a vibrant media group, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume to

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