Finance & Payroll Officer

People Who Care Inc.; City Of Swan; On-site; AUD 48,000 - 69,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary packaging up to $15,900

Supportive management team

Part-time: 3 days/week (7.6 hrs/day)

Job summary

People Who Care is a not-for-profit organisation delivering support to older people, those with a disability, and others in social crisis. We are seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer to manage accounts payable, support accounts receivable, and assist with payroll for approximately 220 employees fo rfortnightly processing.

The role requires attention to detail and strong communication to ensure accurate reporting and compliant payroll processing.

Qualifications

• Payroll experience is required with awareness of SCHADS Award.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong communication skills.
• Experience in not-for-profit sector is desirable.
• Experience with Access Micropay is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable: enter invoices, weekly payment runs, supplier data; respond to queries.
• Accounts Receivable Support: assist with invoice processing and distribution.
• Month-End Journals & Reconciliations: assist with month-end tasks for AP/AR.
• Payroll Assistance: support end-to-end payroll for ~220 employees, fortnightly.
• Provide pay-related guidance to staff and management.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Skills

Payroll

Accounts Payable

Accounts Receivable

Reconciliations

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

Access Micropay

Job description

People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 45 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis.

About Us: People Who Care is a not for profit organisation with over 45 years of service. We partner to provide support to older people, those with a disability or people who are facing a social crisis. What's on Offer:

• Guildford location
• Salary packaging up to $15,900: Reduce your taxable income by paying for personal expenses with pre-tax earnings, increasing your take-home pay.
• Supportive management team
• Part-time position: 3 days per week (7.6 hours per day), with an hourly base pay rate of $42.54. Preferred days Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

Role Overview:

We are seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer to assist with various accounting duties, including accounts payable, supporting accounts receivable, and preparing related journals and reconciliations. The role will also provide some support the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 220 employees, on a fortnightly basis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable: Enter invoices, set up weekly payment runs, maintain supplier data, and respond to supplier queries.
• Accounts Receivable Support: Assist with invoice processing and distribution as required.
• Month-End Journals & Reconciliations: Prepare and assist with month-end tasks related to accounts payable and receivable.
• Payroll Assistance: Support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring the accurate and timely payment of staff wages, salaries, and entitlements, in compliance with relevant awards and legislation.
• Provide advice and support to employees and management regarding pay-related matters.
• Perform other administrative duties as required.

Ideal Candidate:

• Experience in payroll
• Working knowledge of Awards (including the SCHADS Award)
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Effective time management and prioritisation skills
• Experience with salary packaging and Fringe Benefits Tax is highly valued
• Previous experience in a not-for-profit organisation is desirable
• Experience with Access Micropay is beneficial but not essential

Recruitment will commence as suitable candidates apply.

People Who Care is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to achieving a diverse workforce, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, people from culturally diverse backgrounds, and people living with disabilities.