Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist

Lambda Recruitment; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Adelaide is seeking a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist to manage financial transactions and ensure payroll compliance. The ideal candidate will have a bookkeeping certification, experience in payroll compliance, and proficiency in Xero and MYOB. This full-time position offers an opportunity to support diverse clients while contributing to a positive workplace culture.

Qualifications

• Essential bookkeeping certification is required.
• Experience with payroll compliance and award interpretation.
• Proactive with process improvements in accounting.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile accounts and manage accounts payable/receivable.
• Oversee payroll processes and troubleshoot payroll discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with Fair Work and payroll tax obligations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Payroll compliance

Accounting fundamentals

Education

Bookkeeping certification (TAFE or equivalent)

Tools

Xero Practice Manager

MYOB

MS Office

Job description

This range is provided by Lambda Recruitment. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

A$70,000.00/yr - A$90,000.00/yr

Direct message the job poster from Lambda Recruitment

Director & Co-Founder @ Lambda Recruitment | Accounting Specialist

Are you a detail-oriented Bookkeeper and Payroll Specialist looking for a new challenge?

We are seeking a dedicated professional for an accounting practice, to help maintain the financial health of their clients. This dual-focused role requires you to manage day-to-day financial transactions and ensure payroll compliance. Reporting to the Bookkeeping Manager, you will be responsible for timely task completion and clear communication with our team and clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Bookkeeping: Reconcile accounts, manage accounts payable and receivable, verify source documents, and prepare and lodge BAS and IAS statements.
• Payroll: Oversee payroll processes, interpret awards and legislation, and act as a point of contact for complex payroll queries. You will troubleshoot discrepancies, manage compliance, and ensure all Fair Work, superannuation, and payroll tax obligations are met.

What We're Looking For:

• Bookkeeping certification (TAFE or equivalent) is essential.
• Working knowledge of Xero Practice Manager, Xero Client Ledger, MYOB, & MS Office
• Experience with payroll compliance, award interpretation, and Fair Work regulations.
• A strong understanding of accounting fundamentals and a proactive approach to identifying process improvements.

This is a great opportunity to use your expertise to support a diverse client base and contribute to a positive workplace culture. If you are passionate about precision in finance and compliance, we encourage you to apply!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Accounting

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