Junior Finance & Payroll Officer

Life Trading; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Flat Management Structure

Work-Life Balance

Health and Wellbeing Initiatives

Anniversary Leave

Social Events and team activities

Professional Development and learning

Job summary

Life Trading is seeking a Junior Finance & Payroll Officer to join the Sydney finance team. You will support accounts payable, payroll, and bookkeeping, reporting to the Head of Finance, with guidance as you develop your career in finance.

The role is ideal for someone early in their finance career, including those with an AP background looking to broaden payroll experience. A supportive team culture and clear growth path are provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years’ experience in accounts, bookkeeping, AP or payroll.
• Strong numeracy and Excel skills.
• Detail-oriented with clear communication.
• Willingness to learn and take ownership.
• Comfort with financial systems and payroll processing.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices in NetSuite and prepare payments in Airwallex.
• Reconcile supplier statements and update records.
• Assist with monthly payroll in Zone, including bonuses and terminations.
• Maintain payroll records and answer staff payroll questions.
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support intercompany allocations and regulatory filings.
• Contribute to annual audit preparation.
• Document processes and suggest improvements.

Skills

Accounts/Payroll exp

Excel skills

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

NetSuite

Zone

Airwallex

Job description

Job Ad: Junior Finance & Payroll Officer

About Us

Life Trading Pty Ltd is a growing proprietary trading company with offices in Australia and the UK. We are driven by a mission to achieve success in trading by leveraging cutting-edge technology and embodying our core values. Our team consists of passionate experts, and we prioritise accountability, fairness, and excellence from all of our employees. Our culture is relaxed, focused on trust, respect, and balance. We believe in enjoying work, feeling rewarded for dedication, and having time for life outside of work.

About the Role

We’re looking for a Junior Finance & Payroll Officer to join our Finance team in Sydney. Reporting to the Head of Finance, you’ll support our day-to-day finance operations across accounts payable, payroll and bookkeeping. This role would suit someone early in their finance career who wants broad, hands-on experience. It would also suit someone with an accounts payable background who is looking to build their skills in payroll and bookkeeping. You’ll have support and guidance from the team as you develop.

Your Mission at Life Trading

• Process supplier invoices in NetSuite and prepare payment runs in Airwallex.
• Reconcile supplier statements, follow up on queries and keep supplier details up to date.
• Help run our monthly payroll in Zone, including bonus and termination payments.
• Keep payroll records accurate and be a go-to person for staff payroll questions.
• Prepare month-end journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Help with intercompany allocations, regulatory payments and filings.
• Support the annual audit by pulling together documents and answering queries.
• Document how things are done and suggest ways to improve them.

What We’re Looking For

• 1–2 years’ experience in accounts, bookkeeping, AP or payroll.
• Strong numeracy and good Excel skills.
• A sharp eye for detail and the ability to manage a few things at once.
• Clear, professional communication, especially when handling sensitive payroll matters.
• A willingness to learn, ask questions and take ownership of your work.

Bonus Points For

• Experience with NetSuite, Zone or Airwallex.
• A basic understanding of Australian payroll obligations (PAYG, superannuation, STP).
• Experience working in a small team.
• A background in financial services or trading.

A Bit About the Team

You’ll be part of a small, high-calibre Finance team within Operations, working closely with HR and the wider business. The team is relaxed and results-focused, and values accuracy, shared ownership and continuous improvement. This role offers broad exposure across the finance function and a great opportunity to grow your skills.

Benefits

At Life Trading, we recognise that our people are our most valuable asset. We offer a range of benefits to support your career growth, personal well-being, and work-life balance:

• Competitive Salary reflecting your skills and experience.
• Flat Management Structure with open communication and opportunity to make an impact.
• Work-Life Balance, promoting sustainable high-performance operations.
• Health and Wellbeing Initiatives.
• Anniversary Leave.
• Social Events and team activities.
• Professional Development and learning opportunities.
• Employee Recognition Programme.