Accounts & Payroll Officer

Federal Golf Club; Canberra; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 62,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Job summary

Federal Golf Club in Canberra is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer for a flexible part-time role (16–24 hours per week) in-office. You will handle day-to-day accounting, fortnightly payroll, reconciliations and assist with financial reporting.

Ideally, you bring bookkeeping and payroll experience, proficiency in MYOB and Excel, and a detail-oriented, independent work style. Hospitality/membership experience is advantageous. Flexible hours and a friendly team environment await.

Qualifications

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts or financial administration, including payroll processing.
• Proficient with MYOB and Excel.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Hospitality or membership-based organisation experience is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Processing accounts payable and receivable, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing fortnightly payroll.
• Reconciling point-of-sale receipts, membership accounts, subscriptions and other Club revenue.
• Assisting with month-end accounting, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Supporting BAS preparation, budgeting and annual audit processes.
• Responding to member and supplier account enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting improvements to finance processes.

Skills

Bookkeeping

Payroll processing

MYOB

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Independent worker

Tools

Deputy

MiClub/MiMembership

Job description

Federal Golf Club is seeking an experienced and organised Accounts & Payroll Officer to join our team in a flexible part-time position. The role encompasses day-to-day accounting, fortnightly payroll, reconciliations and financial reporting support.

Located in Canberra's inner south, Federal Golf Club is a well-established members' golf club offering an enjoyable golfing, hospitality and social experience for members and guests.

This is an opportunity to take on a varied finance role, working closely with Club management and contributing to the smooth running of the Club's financial operations.

About the role

This is an office-based position at Federal Golf Club, working 16–24 hours per week, with flexible working days and hours to be agreed.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and receivable, supplier payments and bank reconciliations.
• Preparing and processing fortnightly payroll, including timesheets, leave and applicable penalty rates.
• Reconciling point-of-sale receipts, membership accounts, subscriptions, and other Club revenue.
• Assisting with month-end accounting, financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Supporting BAS preparation, budgeting and annual audit processes.
• Responding to member and supplier account enquiries.
• Maintaining accurate financial records and supporting improvements to finance processes.

About you

We are looking for someone who is reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable taking ownership of routine financial processes.

Ideally, you will bring:

• Experience in bookkeeping, accounts or financial administration, including payroll processing.
• Confidence using accounting software, preferably MYOB, and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• A friendly, professional approach and willingness to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Experience with Deputy, MiClub/MiMembership, hospitality or membership-based organisations would be advantageous, but previous golf club experience is not required.

What we offer

• Flexible part-time hours (16–24 hours per week), with working days and times to be agreed.
• An office-based role in a friendly, established members' golf club.
• A varied position with the opportunity to contribute to financial systems and process improvements.
• Free parking.
• Competitive remuneration of $38–$45 per hour plus superannuation, depending on experience.