AU Finance Officer (Payroll and AP) | WFH
This is a remote position.Join a dynamic and evolving environment where your skills truly make an impact. As a Finance Officer with Australian Accounting experience, you’ll be responsible for end-to-end payroll and accounts payable functions, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and efficiency across the business. Reporting directly to the Finance Manager, this role offers valuable hands-on experience, exposure to diverse financial processes, and the chance to contribute meaningfully to the success of the wider team.
Job Responsibilities:
Process fortnightly payroll, vendor invoices, credit notes, employee expense claims and, corporate credit card transactions including preparation of payment runs.
Prepare month-end journal processing for payroll and expense accruals, such as annual leave, long service leave, workers compensation and payroll tax.
Maintain accurate payroll and vendor records and corporate credit cards whilst ensuring data integrity and timely updates across finance systems.
Maintain relevant payroll and accounts payable monthly balance sheet reconciliations.
Respond to payroll and vendor enquiries with a strong focus on service excellence and stakeholder management. Exercise sound judgement and a moderate level of autonomy in maintaining accurate financial records and escalating complex matters to the Finance Manager, as needed.
Support continuous improvement initiatives across finance systems and processes to enhance accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
Ensure financial processes adhere to company policies and accounting standards.
Requirements
Relevant tertiary qualifications, advanced Excel skills and exposure to financial reporting tools (Power BI and Microsoft Dynamics) is highly desirable.
Demonstrated extensive experience (3+ years) in accounts payable and payroll functions within a commercial or corporate environment.
Australian Accounting experience
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