Payroll Accountant

• Prepare and post payroll-related transactions including pay runs, accruals and provisions
• Prepare and post subcontractor on‑cost transactions
• Prepare and post employee-related job costing based on timesheet information
• Review financial results to identify and correct mispostings
• Prepare all payroll‑related balance sheet reconciliations, including clearing accounts, leave provisions and on‑cost prepayments/accruals
• Investigate, understand and resolve unknown balances identified within the balance sheet
• Identify and highlight risk areas or issues arising within the balance sheet
• Prepare payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and respond to queries from Business Unit Finance teams
• Assist with period‑end close activities for the finance team
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and support implementation of improvements
• Prepare and maintain process and policy documentation
• Undertake ad hoc financial analysis of payroll data
• Support payroll and on‑cost audits completed by the ATO, PwC or other external bodies
• Support the wider finance team with general duties as required

• Minimum of 2 years relevant finance experience
• High proficiency in Excel
• Medium proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience supporting financial controls, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance
• Strong analytical skills and strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with both finance and non‑finance stakeholders

CPA / CA qualification (or equivalent) desirable

• Flexible working – genuine flexibility options available
• Growth – career development opportunities across a national organisation
• Discounts – access to retail partners such as Woolworths, Airbnb, JB Hi‑Fi and Bupa
• Paid leave – parental, cultural, community service, study, volunteering, and purchased leave
• Culture – a workplace that values diversity, inclusion and celebrates excellence