Accounts Administrator

Sharp & Carter; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is recruiting for an Accounts Officer in Brisbane's Northern suburbs. The role offers temp-to-perm progression and a broad exposure to payroll, month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will support day-to-day finance activities and work closely with the Finance Manager in a collaborative team environment. This is an ideal opportunity for a junior accounts or finance administrator seeking to broaden accounting knowledge, develop technical capabilities and advance

Qualifications

• Experience in a general accounting or Finance Officer role.
• Experience with month-end processing, reconciliations and accounting processes.
• Payroll experience with end-to-end processes preferred.
• Strong MS Excel skills and numerical accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
• Clear written and verbal communication, able to work autonomously or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end payroll for 100+ employees.
• Prepare, lodge and process monthly payroll tax and annual returns.
• Manage credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims.
• Support Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Prepare monthly timesheet summaries and wages allocations.
• Process monthly payroll and lodge superannuation contributions.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records and provide ad hoc admin support.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

An exciting temp-to-perm opportunity is available for an Accounts Officer to join a well-established organisation based in Brisbane’s Northern suburbs. This is a fantastic opportunity for a junior Accounts or Finance Administrator looking to take the next step in their career, broaden their accounting knowledge and develop their skills across a variety of finance functions.

With the opportunity to gain hands-on exposure to payroll, month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations, this role is ideal for someone eager to learn, build their technical capabilities and grow their career within a supportive team environment.

The Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you’ll support the day-to-day finance function across general accounting, payroll and finance administration. You’ll work closely with the wider team, gaining practical experience across key accounting processes while developing your skills and knowledge in a role that offers plenty of opportunity to learn and progress.

• End to end Payroll for up to 100+ employees
• Prepare, lodge and process monthly payroll tax and annual returns
• Manage credit card reconciliations and staff expense claims
• Provide support across Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions
• Prepare monthly timesheet summaries and wages allocations
• Process monthly payroll and lodge monthly superannuation contributions
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records
• Provide reception and general administrative support as required
• Support the wider team with ad hoc finance and administrative duties

You will be taught:

• Complete month-end journals including prepayments, accruals and intercompany recharges
• Maintain the fixed asset register, including monthly reconciliations and depreciation journals
• Prepare monthly balance sheet reconciliation packs
• Complete end-of-year payroll reconciliations and reporting

About You

• Previous experience in a general accounting or Finance Officer position
• Experience across month-end, reconciliations and general accounting processes
• Previous payroll experience, ideally with exposure to end-to-end payroll processes
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, including intermediate Excel
• High level of accuracy, numeracy and attention to detail
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet tight deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively within a team
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and take initiative
• Strong customer service skills and a professional approach

What’s on Offer

• Varied Finance Officer position across accounting, payroll and administration
• Opportunity to take ownership across a broad range of finance functions
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Stable and well-established organisation
• Opportunity to contribute to process and system improvements