Payroll and Accounts Officer

Karera Communications; Central Coast Council; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Karera Pty. Limited, an Australian-owned specialist in radio communications and infrastructure, is seeking an Accounts and Payroll Officer to support our finance function on the NSW Central Coast.

You will manage day-to-day accounts, payroll processing, and financial reporting, working closely with clients, internal teams and the broader finance function to ensure accurate and timely operations. This hands-on, process-driven role requires attention to detail and the ability to meet tight

Qualifications

• 3+ years' experience in a combined finance and payroll role.
• Hands-on experience using MYOB and Xero.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll, awards, Superannuation Guarantee, STP and Fair Work obligations.
• Sound bookkeeping skills: AP, AR, bank recs, BAS and month-end.
• Confident with Excel and comfortable moving between MYOB and Xero day to day.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately, including award interpretation, allowances, overtime, leave, superannuation.
• Maintain employee records, contracts, timesheets and leave balances.
• Process accounts payable and receivable, supplier invoices, customer billing and follow-up of overdue accounts.
• Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, job costing and inter-branch transactions.
• Prepare BAS, GST and other ATO lodgements with the external accountant.
• Maintain general ledger, month-end journals and supporting workpapers.
• Produce cash-flow, job profitability and management reports for directors.
• Support project and branch costing so labour and materials are captured correctly.
• Assist with year-end audit and statutory accounts as required.

Skills

MYOB

Xero

Australian payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

BAS

Excel

STP compliance

Job description

KARERA is seeking a highly organised, detail-focused and hands-on Accounts and Payroll Officer to support the finance function across our operations. Working closely with clients, internal teams and the broader finance function, you'll manage day-to-day accounts processes including invoicing, reconciliations and debtor management, helping ensure accurate, timely and transparent financial operations across the business. This is a hands-on, process-driven role requiring strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple accounts and deadlines.

Key responsibilities

Process weekly and monthly payroll accurately, including award interpretation, allowances, overtime, leave, superannuation.

Maintain employee records, contracts, timesheets and leave balances.

Process accounts payable and receivable, supplier invoices, customer billing and follow-up of overdue accounts.

Reconcile bank accounts, credit cards, job costing and inter-branch transactions.

Prepare BAS, GST and other ATO lodgements with the external accountant.

Maintain general ledger, month-end journals and supporting workpapers.

Produce cash-flow, job profitability and management reports for directors.

Support project and branch costing so labour and materials are captured correctly.

Assist with year-end audit and statutory accounts as required.

About you

A minimum of 3 years' experience in a combined finance and payroll role.

Hands-on experience using both MYOB and Xero (must have).

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll, awards, Superannuation Guarantee, STP and Fair Work obligations.

Sound bookkeeping skills: AP, AR, bank recs, BAS and month-end.

Confident with Excel and comfortable moving between MYOB and Xero day to day.

High attention to detail, discretion with confidential information, and the ability to meet tight deadlines.

Clear written and verbal communication with staff and suppliers.

Right to work in Australia and willingness to work on-site at Tuggerah.

About us

Established in 1984, Karera Pty. Limited is an Australian-owned specialist in end-to-end radio communications and infrastructure. We design, build, install and maintain wireless solutions for public safety, field service, utilities and telemetry clients across the private and public sectors. Our service and construction facility is at Tuggerah on the NSW Central Coast, with branches at Port Macquarie, Ballina, Moruya, Dubbo and Tamworth.

We employ more than 40 people across sales, service, engineering and field operations.

Permanent full-time role in an established, Australian-owned business.

Competitive salary packaged to experience (discuss at interview).

Stable weekday hours with a professional, practical team.

Variety across finance, payroll and operations.

Opportunity to tighten systems and grow with the business.