Payroll & Finance Officer

About the role

A newly created Payroll & Finance Officer position in a well-established, growing Australian business, based in Melbourne CBD. The role combines payroll, compliance and Accounts Payable (AP) support, with hybrid working. It sits alongside the CFO and the wider Finance and People & Culture teams.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate fortnightly payroll across four group entities covering about 350 employees, in partnership with an outsourced payroll provider
• Review payroll reports, investigate discrepancies and manage payroll enquiries
• Coordinate employee onboarding and offboarding with the People & Culture team
• Assist with payroll tax, portable long service leave, WorkCover and year-end reporting
• Maintain payroll records and support audits and reconciliations
• Provide backup AP support during busy periods and staff absences
• Process supplier invoices, payments and staff reimbursements, reconcile supplier statements and assist with month-end tasks

Required profile

• Previous experience managing or coordinating a payroll function
• Good understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements
• Accounts Payable experience and willingness to support when required
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities
• Confident communication and stakeholder management skills
• Proactive, organised and comfortable taking ownership

Required skills

• Intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with financial systems
• Exposure to payroll tax and WorkCover is advantageous (support available)

What we offer

• Salary of AU$90,000 to AU$95,000 per year plus superannuation
• Hybrid working, up to a 50/50 office and WFH split, with Wednesdays in the office
• A newly created role with autonomy and direct access to a supportive CFO