Payroll/ Administrative Assistant

seek.com.au; City of Brisbane; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Engineering Firm is seeking a part-time Payroll and Administration Assistant to join the team. The role requires accurate payroll processing, handling enquiries, and providing general administrative support in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have payroll and administration experience, familiarity with Xero and confidential information management, and strong communication skills. Flexible, team-oriented and reliable approach is valued.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll and administration experience.
• Experience with Xero, Long Service Leave, site allowances and superannuation is highly regarded.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information.
• Confident using computer systems, payroll software and Microsoft Office.
• Professional phone manner and strong communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and in line with company requirements.
• Assist with payroll-related enquiries and general employee administration.
• Enter and maintain customer purchase orders.
• Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries as required.
• Provide general administrative support to the office and operational teams.
• Maintain accurate records, filing and data entry.
• Assist with other day-to-day administrative duties as required.

Skills

Payroll experience

Xero

Microsoft Office

Attention to detail

Communications skills

Tools

Payroll software

Data entry systems

Phone systems

Job description

An established and reputable engineering firm is seeking a reliable and detail-focused Payroll and Administration Assistant to join our team on a part-time basis.

This role is suited to an organised administration professional with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and supporting a busy operations team.

The role

• Part-time position - four days per week, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Process payroll accurately and in line with company requirements
• Assist with payroll-related enquiries and general employee administration
• Enter and maintain customer purchase orders
• Answer incoming calls and direct enquiries as required
• Provide general administrative support to the office and operational teams
• Maintain accurate records, filing and data entry
• Assist with other day-to-day administrative duties as required

About you

• Previous payroll and administration experience
• Experience with Xero, Long Service Leave, site allowances and superannuation is highly regarded
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
• Confident using computer systems, payroll software and Microsoft Office
• Professional phone manner and strong communication skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks, work independently and meet deadlines
• A proactive, reliable and team-oriented approach

If you are looking for a flexible part-time role within a supportive and growing engineering business, we would love to hear from you.