Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer

Private Advertiser; Penrith; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and upskilling

Flexible working arrangements

Career coaching from Finance Manager

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking an Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer to manage payments and weekly payroll in Western Sydney. This hands-on role covers multi-entity processes and reporting, with guidance from the Finance Manager.

You will handle the inbox, process payments, lodge BAS, and maintain employee records while upholding confidentiality and accurate payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in accounts payable and payroll.
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll, super and BAS (GST).
• Confident with accounting or ERP software and Excel.
• Employment Hero experience for payroll is a bonus.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Clear communication and a high standard of confidentiality.
• Certificate IV in Accounting or similar (highly desirable).

Responsibilities

• Look after the accounts inbox and sort incoming emails daily.
• Process urgent payments, including EFT and credit card payments.
• Make overseas payments, checking purchase orders before posting.
• Prepare the monthly BAS and quarterly BAS for our group of companies.
• Support our bank and external accountant reviews.
• Process the weekly payroll and check timesheets.
• Process and lodge super contributions.
• Set up new starters and keep employee records up to date.
• Complete the monthly, yearly and year end payroll reconciliations.
• Lodge the yearly TPAR.
• Answer staff payroll and HR questions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Deadline-driven

Education

Certificate IV in Accounting or similar

Tools

Excel

ERP software

Employment Hero

Job description

Build your finance career with one of Sydney's largest staircase makers

Our client designs, manufactures and installs staircases across NSW, and we are growing. Our clients finance team in Western Sydney is looking for an Accounts Payable and Payroll Officer to keep our payments and pays running smoothly.

This is a hands‑on role with plenty of variety. One day you are making sure a supplier is paid on time, the next you are running the weekly pay and lodging super. You will report to the Finance Manager and work closely with them, in an outstanding team that supports your growth with career coaching.

What you will do

• Accounts payable
  • Look after the accounts inbox and sort incoming emails each day
  • Process urgent payments, including EFT and credit card payments
  • Make overseas payments, checking purchase orders before posting
  • Prepare the monthly BAS and quarterly BAS for our group of companies
  • Support our bank and external accountant reviews
• HR and payroll
  • Process the weekly payroll and check timesheets
  • Process and lodge super contributions
  • Set up new starters and keep employee records up to date
  • Complete the monthly, yearly and year end payroll reconciliations
  • Lodge the yearly TPAR
  • Answer staff payroll and HR questions

About you

• Proven experience in accounts payable and payroll, ideally in a multi-entity business
• Working knowledge of Australian payroll, super and BAS (GST)
• Confident with accounting or ERP software and Excel
• Employment Hero experience for payroll is a bonus
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Clear communication and a high standard of confidentiality
• Certificate IV in Accounting or similar (highly desirable)

What we offer

• Full time permanent role Western Sydney
• Ongoing training and upskilling to support your career progression
• Outstanding team and career coaching from your Finance Manager
• Flexible working arrangements to support work life balance
• A stable, growing business with a supportive team
• A positive workplace culture built on integrity, teamwork and excellence