Accounts & Payroll Support Officer

Merkanooka Haulage; Perth; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite parking

Career development opportunities

Supportive workplace culture

Employer of choice in haulage/mining

Job summary

Merkanooka Haulage, a WA-based family-owned haulage and mining contractor, is growing its finance team in Perth. The role combines accounts payable with secondary payroll support, offering a hands-on opportunity to contribute to end-to-end payroll services and supplier management.

The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts and payroll systems (MYOB Acumatica preferred), strong numeracy, and knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience with accounts and payroll systems.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and compliance obligations.
• Background in mining services, mining haulage/transportation, earthmoving, construction or similar.
• Exceptional numeracy skills and attention to detail.
• Comfortable with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• A genuine love for all things accounts and payroll.
• Ability to work collaboratively with job share colleagues and remote teams.
• A current National Police Clearance or ability to obtain one (less than 12 months old).

Responsibilities

• Prepare invoices and follow up outstanding accounts.
• Process supplier invoices and maintain supplier records.
• Manage the accounts inbox and internal invoice approval process.
• Process supplier statement reconciliations.
• Prepare and upload supplier payment runs.
• Provide payroll support to the Senior Payroll Officer to ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll services.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Payroll knowledge

Numeracy

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

MYOB Acumatica

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Merkanooka Haulage, a WA-based family-owned haulage and mining contractor, is growing its finance team in Perth. The role combines accounts payable with secondary payroll support, offering a hands-on opportunity to contribute to end-to-end payroll services and supplier management.

The ideal candidate will have experience with accounts and payroll systems (MYOB Acumatica preferred), strong numeracy, and knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and compliance.