Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer

McDonald's; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 52,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

McDonald's in Melbourne's Western Suburbs is hiring a Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer to manage day-to-day financial transactions and end-to-end payroll processing. You will ensure accurate accounts, timely payments, and compliance with Australian payroll standards.

The role offers flexible days/hours (20-32 hours per week) and the opportunity to work with a small team handling wage processing, BAS preparation, and general bookkeeping responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, bookkeeping and office administration is preferred.
• Experience using Enterprise Payroll (Maxtel), Xero, Lightyear and Maxtel Manager is preferred but not a minimum.
• Understanding of Australian tax laws, superannuation requirements, and Fair Work - Fast Food Industry Award.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Process end-to-end payroll (weekly), calculate overtime, allowances, leave accruals, and manage new hires and terminations.
• Compliance Reporting: Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting with the ATO, manage PAYG withholding, and process pay-day superannuation payments via the clearing house.
• Ledger Maintenance: Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, enter invoices, schedule supplier payments, and perform debtor management. Maintain organised digital filing of invoices, receipts, and financial documents
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and payroll clearing accounts in Xero.
• Month End reporting: Prepare month-end reconciliations, monthly financial statements including profit and loss and balance sheets and assist with management reporting
• Tax Preparation: Prepare and compile data required for BAS lodgements, and organize documentation for year-end accounting.
• Employee Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date employee records, tracking TFN declarations, superannuation details, and award wage adjustments.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bookkeeping

Office administration

Attention to detail

Time management

Team collaboration

Tools

Xero

Lightyear

Maxtel Payroll

Maxtel Manager

Job description

Job Title: Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer
Employment Type: Part-time (Flexible days/hours, 20-32 hours per week)

Reporting to: Finance Manager

Salary Range: $38 - $40 per hour plus Super

About Us

We operate and support over 30 Quick Service Restaurants in Melbourne completing weekly payroll and bookkeeping requirements. An exciting opportunity has become available to join our small team in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne managing end-to-end employee wage processing, statutory tax compliance, and general financial record-keeping.

Role Summary

We are seeking an organized, detail-oriented Part-Time Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer to manage our day-to-day financial transactions and end-to-end payroll processing. In this role, you will ensure our accounts remain accurate, our employees are paid correctly and on time, and all statutory obligations are strictly met.

Core Responsibilities

• Payroll Management: Process end-to-end payroll (weekly), calculate overtime, allowances, leave accruals, and manage new hires and terminations.
• Compliance Reporting: Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting with the ATO, manage PAYG withholding, and process pay-day superannuation payments via the clearing house.
• Ledger Maintenance: Manage Accounts Payable and Receivable, enter invoices, schedule supplier payments, and perform debtor management. Maintain organised digital filing of invoices, receipts, and financial documents
• Bank Reconciliation: Perform regular reconciliations of bank accounts, credit cards, and payroll clearing accounts in Xero.
• Month End reporting: Prepare month-end reconciliations, monthly financial statements including profit and loss and balance sheets and assist with management reporting
• Tax Preparation: Prepare and compile data required for BAS lodgements, and organize documentation for year-end accounting.
• Employee Record Keeping: Maintain up-to-date employee records, tracking TFN declarations, superannuation details, and award wage adjustments.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: Previous experience in payroll, bookkeeping and office administration is preferred.

Software Expertise: Experience using Enterprise Payroll (Maxtel), Xero, Lightyear and Maxtel Manager is preferred but not a minimum

Legal & Regulatory Knowledge: Understanding of Australian tax laws, superannuation requirements, and Fair Work - Fast Food Industry Award.