Accounts & Payroll Lead (Hybrid) – Australia

Colony Agency Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 days from home

Wellbeing program

Study assistance

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Colony Group is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Officer in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (Hybrid) to lead month-end close, payroll processing, and financial reporting for our Australian business. Reporting to the COO, you will drive accuracy, compliance, and scalable finance processes across the team.

You will own end-to-end payroll, GST/BAS/PAYG obligations, and collaborate with external accountants. A strong, detail-focused mindset and collaborative approach are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of finance or accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of reconciliations, month-end close, P&Ls and balance sheets
• Hands-on payroll experience with awards, superannuation and STP
• Understanding of GST, BAS and PAYG obligations
• Proficient in Xero and advanced Excel

Responsibilities

• Own month-end close, including reconciliations, accruals and journals
• Prepare P&Ls, balance sheets and management reports for leadership
• Run end-to-end payroll for the Australian team (superannuation, PAYG, leave, STP)
• Work with external accountants to prepare and lodge BAS and ensure compliance
• Review and reconcile accounts to maintain data integrity
• Design and document finance processes and controls for scale
• Support accounts team across AP/AR and intercompany with PNG team
• Explain numbers to COO and leadership, interpreting what they mean

Skills

Payroll management

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Stakeholder communication

Tools

Xero

Excel

Job description

Colony Group is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Officer in Fortitude Valley, Brisbane (Hybrid) to lead month-end close, payroll processing, and financial reporting for our Australian business. Reporting to the COO, you will drive accuracy, compliance, and scalable finance processes across the team.

You will own end-to-end payroll, GST/BAS/PAYG obligations, and collaborate with external accountants. A strong, detail-focused mindset and collaborative approach are essential.