Finance & Payroll Officer

About the role

An established Brisbane-based hospitality group with food and beverage, restaurant and functions operations is looking for a Finance & Payroll Officer. Working in a small finance team and reporting to the Head of Finance, the role covers a mix of payroll and transactional finance, with a strong focus on fortnightly payroll and accounts receivable, including monthly billing, statements and customer account queries, alongside accounts payable and reconciliations. It is a hands-on, five-day-per-week position based in the Brisbane CBD.

Key responsibilities

• Process fortnightly payroll for around 100 employees, including new starters, terminations and leave.
• Manage accounts receivable: customer invoicing, monthly statements, account adjustments and resolving queries.
• Maintain accurate customer accounts and ensure billing and reconciliations are completed on time.
• Process supplier invoices, check coding and GST treatment, and assist with payment runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations, cash balancing and general ledger reconciliations.
• Support month-end activities and maintain accurate financial records.
• Respond to queries from customers, suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Help with finance systems and process improvements, including accounts payable workflows.
• Provide support across the finance team as priorities require.

Required profile

• Experience across finance with specific exposure to payroll processing.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable and the confidence to engage regularly with customers.
• Organised, accurate and able to adapt to changing priorities.
• Willingness to help across the wider finance function.
• Team player who values a supportive, collaborative workplace.