Payroll and Accounts Officer - Bundaberg

Ulton; Bundaberg; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ulton is seeking a full-time Payroll and Accounts Officer to join our Finance team in Bundaberg. This role covers payroll processing, bank reconciliations, BAS/IAS, and end-to-end bookkeeping to trial balance.

You will collaborate closely with clients and internal staff to ensure accurate financial records. Desirable candidates have a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting and experience with MYOB AccountRight, Deputy Payroll, or Xero.

Qualifications

• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or similar) is desirable but not essential.
• Experience with payroll software and payroll processing.
• Ability to work in a team environment and share tasks.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll and superannuation.
• Perform bank reconciliations and complete bookkeeping to trial balance.
• Handle accounts payable and receivable and liaise with clients and internal staff.
• Prepare BAS and IAS and assist with monthly management reports.
• Support transitions within the bookkeeping team after 12–24 months.

Skills

Payroll processing

Bank reconciliations

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Single touch payroll

BAS and IAS preparation

Bookkeeping

Education

Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting

Tools

MYOB AccountRight

Deputy Payroll

Xero

Job description

Payroll and Accounts Officer - Bundaberg

There is the opportunity for a full time Accounts and Payroll Officer to join our Finance team at Ulton.

What it’s like to work at Ulton At Ulton, we recognise that our strength comes from our people—the care they show, the expertise they bring, and the way they support their clients and colleagues. That’s why we’re committed to fostering a working environment where you’ll never feel like just a number.

When you work with us, you’ll be valued as a person and supported in ways that make work meaningful, enjoyable, and sustainable. Our employee experience and benefits program is built around four pillars to set you up for success:

Wellbeing - Support for a healthy, balanced life With flexible work options (RDOs, hybrid work, and flexible public holidays), wellness allowances, family-friendly spaces, confidential EAP support, paid parental wellness support, and more. Reward - Recognition for your contribution Including market-aligned remuneration reviews, our annual awards night, allowances for Ulton services, referral bonuses, retail discounts, and more.

Growth - Build your confidence and capabilities Through paid study support, leadership pathways, professional development allowances, and support to grow at every stage of your career. Connection - A culture built on genuine relationships

With team events, celebrations, community involvement, and opportunities to strengthen your bonds with the people around you. Together, these pillars shape a workplace experience where doing good work feels great. And our people feel the difference.

In our most recent culture and engagement survey:

• 86% of our team agreed Ulton invests in their training and professional development
• 82% agreed they have access to resources and programs that support their wellbeing

These are just some of the reasons why people choose to build long, fulfilling careers here.

How you can make an impactWe are interested to hear from bookkeepers/admin officers with backgrounds in payroll and accounts for a full time opportunity.

This role can include:

• Payroll and superannuation
• Single touch payroll
• Termination and redundancy payments
• Bank Reconciliations
• Trust Account Processing
• Workcover
• Complete bookkeeping to trial balance
• Accounts payable and receivable
• Liaising with the clients, ATO and internal team members (including accountants, managers and partners)
• BAS and IAS preparation
• Assistance with monthly management reports

You have:

• Certificate IV in Bookkeeping or Accounting (or similar) (desirable but not essential).
• Proficiency with Payroll programs i.e, MYOB AccountRight, Deputy Payroll or Xero etc
• Ability to work in a team environment and share tasks with other team members (essential).
• Ability to multi-task and achieve competing deadlines (essential).
• The ability to professionally interact with clients via email, face to face and telephone (essential).

You are:

• A critical thinker who looks beyond the numbers to understand what they truly mean in clients’ lives.
• A strong communicator who makes technical information straightforward and useful.
• A self-starter who takes ownership of your work, contributes ideas, and proactively seeks opportunities for improvement.
• Someone who believes in doing good work that genuinely supports clients and colleagues around you.

After a 12 – 24 months this role will there is the opportunity to transition into our broader Bookkeeping Team. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for stability, structure, and the chance to build a long-term career within a supportive and well-established team.

About UltonUlton is one of Queensland’s most established advisory, accounting, and wealth management firms, trusted by business owners and high net worth individuals for 100 years and counting. With offices in Brisbane, Bundaberg, Hervey Bay and Gladstone, we support family enterprises, growing companies, and industry leaders across sectors such as construction, primary production, healthcare, retail, and professional services.

Ulton brings together technical expertise with a people-first approach. We work on complex client needs through practical thinking, collaboration, and strong relationships—with our clients and within our teams.