Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Contract Resources; Australia; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Specialised training programs

Career advancement

Job summary

Contract Resources in Australia is seeking a motivated Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join our Finance Team on a permanent full-time basis. Based at our Lonsdale office, this role supports the Finance Department across payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

You will work with the Accounts & Payroll Supervisor and Finance Manager, handling confidential information and contributing to continuous

Qualifications

• Experience in accounts payable, payroll administration and accounts receivable.
• Understanding of payroll processes and financial administration practices.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Experience using payroll and accounting systems, ideally MicrOpay or similar platforms.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also working independently when required.
• Professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information.
• Commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement.
• Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety.
• Full Australian work rights

Responsibilities

• Processing Accounts Payable invoices, purchase orders and creditor payments.
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Maintaining employee payroll records and statutory obligations.
• Responding to payroll, supplier and customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting month-end processes.
• Preparing payroll, financial and administrative reports as required.
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, company policies and procedures.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and finance operations.
• Maintaining accurate Accounts Receivable records, invoicing and payment allocations.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Payroll administration

Accounts Receivable

Microsoft Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Payroll systems

Tools

MicrOpay

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Accounts & Payroll Administrator

• Mining / Oil & Gas / Utilities
• SA Other
• Permanent / Full Time

3/9/2026

• Office in Lonsdale, SA

About the Role

Due to continued growth, Contract Resources is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Accounts & Payroll Administrator to join our Australian Finance Team on a permanent full-time basis.

Based at our office, this role supports the Finance Department across payroll, accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately and on time.

Working closely with the Accounts & Payroll Supervisor and Finance Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the day-to-day operations of the finance team.

Duties will include but not limited to

• Processing Accounts Payable invoices, purchase orders and creditor payments
• Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Maintaining employee payroll records and statutory obligations
• Responding to payroll, supplier and customer enquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Supporting month-end processes
• Preparing payroll, financial and administrative reports as required
• Ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards, company policies and procedures
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across payroll and finance operations
• Maintaining accurate Accounts Receivable records, invoicing and payment allocations

Requirements & Experience Needed

• Experience in Accounts Payable, Payroll administration and Accounts Receivable
• Understanding of payroll processes and financial administration practices
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines
• Experience using payroll and accounting systems, ideally MicrOpay or similar platforms
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Ability to interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong problem-solving and analytical capabilities
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team while also working independently when required
• Professional approach to handling confidential and sensitive information
• Commitment to quality, compliance and continuous improvement
• Strong commitment to Work Health and Safety
• Full Australian work rights

Employee Benefits

This is an excellent opportunity to become a part of a company that values work-life balance, fosters a sociable and collaborative atmosphere, and provides opportunities for skill development and career advancement. Our specialised training programs are tailored to the industry and sector, allowing you to develop your skills and unlock your full potential. Your ambition is the only limit to your career growth.

Diversity

Contract Resources is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to principles of diversity and inclusion. Applications from all nationalities, genders, and cultural backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders are encouraged to apply.

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