Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist (Fast-Paced Finance)

Entertainment Security Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

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Onsite role

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Job summary

Accor is seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join the Finance team at the Sydney Olympic Park precinct. You will manage day-to-day financial operations, payroll processing, and reconciliations while ensuring compliance and driving improvements in cost control and reporting.

The role involves close collaboration with HR, managers, and the CFO, with opportunities for mentoring and career development within a dynamic hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years post-qualification accounting experience.
• 5+ years in payroll processing desirable.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards.
• Experience with hotel/general accounting and month-end processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day financial operations and payroll processing.
• Manage GL reconciliations, journals, accruals, and balance sheets.
• Ensure compliance with policies and audit readiness.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Collaborate with HR and managers on payroll queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll

Employment Hero Payroll

Excel advanced

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance/Commerce

Tools

QuickBooks

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Job Description

Accountant (8 months Maternity Leave Cover) – Accounting & Payroll Allrounder

Our Mission

We’re a values-driven not-for-profit organisation committed to delivering accurate, timely, and insightful financial support that empowers our teams to focus on what they do best. We believe Accounting is more than numbers—it’s about enabling growth, building trust, and making a positive impact on the people we serve.

The Impact You’ll Make

In this maternity leave cover role , you’ll be the steady hand that keeps our financial operations running smoothly. You’ll ensure payroll is processed flawlessly, accounts are reconciled on time, and compliance obligations are met without a hitch. Your proactive approach and problem-solving mindset will help you spot issues before they arise, streamline processes, and keep everything running like clockwork — all while being supported and guided by our experienced CFO.

What You’ll Do

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using Employment Hero , ensuring accuracy and compliance with Australian legislation.
• Prepare and lodge BAS, single touch payroll, pay day superannuation, and other statutory obligations .
• Work closely with the Finance Assistant to ensure suppliers and carers are paid correctly and on time.
• Maintain accurate financial records by preparation of reconciliations
• Complete month-end close including journals in QuickBooks .
• Own the process that keeps track of each child/young person’s individual P&L
• Identify process improvements and proactively resolve payroll or accounting discrepancies before they escalate.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decision-making.
• Assist with annual interim and final audit preparation .
• Collaborate with HR and department managers to resolve payroll queries promptly and professionally.

What You’ll Bring

• Solid all round accounting experience with 3+ years post qualifications experience
• At least 5 years’ experience in payroll processing and exposure to Employment Hero Payroll platform desirable
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and familiarity with awards
• Hands-on experience with out of the box accounting software (QuickBooks preferred)
• System savvy with advanced Excel skills and the ability to work across systems
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset
• Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy .
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• A collaborative style and a genuine desire to support colleagues .
• Resilient and mature with a positive can-do attitude
• Experience working in a not-for-profit setting

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Onsite role – be part of a close-knit, supportive team environment every day.
• Managed by an experienced CFO who will provide guidance and mentorship.
• NFP salary packaging benefits to maximise your take-home pay.
• Competitive salary and the opportunity to step into a key role with real impact.
• A smooth handover process to set you up for success from day one.

At Accor, we believe in creating meaningful experiences and vibrant workplaces where people feel welcome and valued. As one of the world’s leading hospitality groups, Accor is home to over 5,000 properties across 110 countries, united by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and our signature Heartist culture.

At Sydney Olympic Park, our precinct brings together three iconic brands, Pullman, Novotel, and Ibis. Each offering a distinct guest experience while sharing a unified team spirit. Whether it’s the upscale sophistication of Pullman, the modern comfort of Novotel, or the smart simplicity of Ibis, our hotels work together to deliver exceptional service in one of Sydney’s most dynamic and event-rich locations.

As part of this precinct, you’ll be joining a collaborative, high-energy team that thrives on diversity, creativity, and connection. Lead by our General Manager, Craig Kelmar, we are proud to be part of a global network while maintaining a strong local identity, where every team member is empowered to grow, contribute, and make a difference.

Job Description

Salary Range: $90,000-$95,000 AUD per annum + superannuation

The Senior Hotel Accountant is a key finance leadership role supporting the Precinct Director of Finance in the day-to-day operation of the Finance Department. The position provides a higher level of ownership and technical accounting oversight than the Hotel Accountant role, while supporting the Finance Manager across month-end close, financial reporting, payroll, reconciliations, internal controls, audit readiness and continuous improvement. The role acts as a key point of contact for operational leaders and provides guidance and coaching to finance team members.

Key duties for the role include:

• Support the Precinct Finance Manager in overseeing accurate and timely day-to-day financial operations.
• Take ownership of assigned accounting functions, including general ledger reconciliations, journals, accruals, cost allocations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Review financial transactions for accuracy, appropriate coding, approvals and compliance with Accor policies and hotel procedures.
• Provide technical accounting support and guidance to the Hotel Accountant and wider Finance team.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, unusual transactions and reconciliation variances, escalating material issues as appropriate.
• Support effective internal controls and financial processes across the hotel/precinct.

Sponsorship may be considered for the ideal candidate.

Qualifications

• Tertiary qualification in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3 years’ relevant hotel accounting or general accounting experience, with demonstrated experience at Hotel Accountant or equivalent level.
• Demonstrated experience with month-end accounting, reconciliations, journals, accruals and financial reporting.
• Previous experience with hotel payroll processing and knowledge of relevant awards, agreements and statutory requirements.
• Working knowledge of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, cash handling and internal financial controls.
• Experience supporting audits, budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.

Additional Information

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a collaborative, multi-brand precinct team in a dynamic location.
• Access extensive career development opportunities within Accor Hotels.
• Enjoy exclusive staff benefits, worldwide discounts, and wellbeing programs.
• Play a pivotal role in shaping guest experiences and loyalty in one of Sydney’s most exciting hospitality precincts.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Accountant to join our Finance team and play a key role in supporting the financial health of the organisation. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the business, provide accurate and meaningful financial information, and contribute to initiatives that support our continued growth and community impact.

As our Senior Accountant, you will lead month-end and year-end reporting activities, manage reconciliations and intercompany transactions, support audit processes, and ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls. This role offers the opportunity to work across a diverse portfolio while contributing to process improvements and strategic finance initiatives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Own and maintain the general ledgers for Hume and associated entities.
• Lead month-end and year-end close activities, including journals, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Manage intercompany accounting, transactions and balances across multiple entities.
• Prepare consolidation workpapers, schedules and financial reporting requirements.
• Support external audits through the preparation of audit-ready documentation and responses to auditor queries.
• Ensure compliance with Australian Accounting Standards and internal control frameworks.
• Contribute to finance system improvements, data migration activities and process optimisation initiatives.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders to support accurate and timely financial outcomes.

REQUIREMENTS

To be successful in this role, you will bring:

• Police Check and Working with Children Check
• Degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce
• 5+ years’ post-qualification financial accounting experience, including owning month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
• Experience with multi-entity ledgers, intercompany accounting and consolidation
• Sound knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards, including AASB 16 and fixed assets
• Experience preparing audit files and working with external auditors
• Advanced Excel skills

DESIRABLE

• Community housing, not-for-profit, property or development sector experience
• Experience with SPV or project finance structures
• Finance system implementation or data migration experience

APPLY NOW

Ready to join us? Submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you’re an excellent fit for this role.

If you’d like to learn more about the opportunity or have any questions before applying, please contact our HR Business Partner, Tash Oxford, at or .

WHY WORK WITH US?

As a leading community housing provider Hume houses 1 in every 1000 NSW residents. We own and/or manage over 4,500 affordable rental homes, throughout metropolitan Sydney and regional NSW. We build new properties, manage tenancies for owners and provide services and support to meet our diverse customers and community’s needs. From essential workers to young people, families, people with disability, senior citizens, people experiencing homelessness and women fleeing family violence, we create opportunities for all our customers to prosper.

We are diverse, dedicated, fun and flexible. We welcome those who share our values and our purpose of providing people with opportunities to prosper. Your contribution is rewarded and celebrated with great opportunities to build a career in an exciting, growing sector.

We also offer:

• Salary packaging
• Access to EAP Counselling Service
• Additional Leave