Accounts and Admin Officer

Private Advertiser; Sydney; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Supportive, friendly team culture

Alexandria location close to cafes and

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a motivated Finance & Administration assistant to join our Alexandria-based team. You will help with payroll, invoicing, and general finance administration, with full training provided.

The role suits someone eager to build a career in payroll and accounting, with strong attention to detail and a positive, proactive attitude. Prior office or payroll exposure is helpful but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll, accounts payable, or accounts receivable is helpful but not essential.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Reliable, fast learner able to work in a busy team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fortnightly payroll processing.
• Support accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks.
• Process purchases and invoices.
• Handle internal and external payroll, accounts and admin queries.
• Liaise with staff and other teams.
• Data entry and filing; maintain accurate records.
• Answer phone and general admin duties.
• Provide general assistance to the Finance & Administration team.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable/receivable

Data entry

MS Office (Outlook, Excel)

Education

Finance or accounting studies

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

MicroKeeper

Job description

We are a well-established, privately owned business providing national premium property and facilities management services across office, commercial, and industrial markets.

Due to continued growth, we are looking for a well-organised, reliable, and motivated individual to join our Finance & Administration team based in Alexandria.

This role would suit someone who is keen to build a career in payroll, accounts, and finance administration. Full training will be provided.

About the Role

Working closely with a busy and supportive Finance & Administration team, you will assist with payroll processing, accounts support, invoicing, administration, and general internal and external queries.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. Previous office, administration, accounts, or payroll experience would be helpful, but is not essential.

Your duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with fortnightly payroll processing.
• Assisting with accounts receivable and accounts payable tasks.
• Processing purchases and invoices.
• Answering internal and external payroll, accounts, and general administration queries.
• Liaising with operational staff and other internal teams.
• Data entry, filing, and maintaining accurate records.
• Assisting with phone calls and general administration duties.
• Supporting the Finance & Administration team with other tasks as required.

About You

• Positive, reliable, and willing to learn.
• Hard-working and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A fast learner with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Well organised and able to prioritise tasks.
• Confident communicating with internal and external stakeholders.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Excel.
• Interested in developing a career in payroll, accounts, or finance administration.
• Motivated and willing to take initiative when solving problems.

The ideal candidate may have experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Office administration.
• Payroll administration.
• Accounts payable or accounts receivable.
• Customer service or internal support.
• Finance or accounting studies.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or Microkeeper would be an advantage, but is not essential.

What We Offer

• Salary package commensurate with experience.
• Full training and support provided.
• Opportunity to develop skills across payroll, accounts, and finance administration.
• Supportive and friendly team culture.
• Exposure to a national business with a large workforce.
• Alexandria location close to cafes, restaurants, and public transport.

Who This Role May Suit

This role may be suitable for an accounting graduate, an administration assistant looking to move into payroll or accounts, or someone with junior payroll/accounts experience who is ready to grow.

Most importantly, we are looking for someone with the right attitude: reliable, eager to learn, accurate, and comfortable working in a busy team environment.