Junior Finance & Payroll Officer — Grow Your Skills

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

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.