Payroll and Finance Coordinator

Hunter Labour Hire; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HLH Group, based in Bondi Junction, seeks a Payroll & Finance Coordinator for a three-month contract with potential to go permanent. You will support weekly payroll, accounts payable/receivable, reconciliations and finance reporting in a busy labour-hire environment, reporting to the Financial Controller and wider operations team.

This hands-on role focuses on accuracy, deadlines and problem-solving. You will work closely with payroll, accounting and finance systems, including Xero, and ensure

Qualifications

• Experience with weekly payroll in a high-volume environment.
• Proficient in accounts payable, accounts receivable, and reconciliations.
• Working knowledge of STP, superannuation, payroll tax, BAS and Australian payroll obligations.
• Strong Excel skills and experience with payroll, accounting systems.
• Qualif is desirable but practical experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll, including timesheet reviews and payroll readiness checks.
• Respond to candidate and client payroll queries in a clear, timely and professional manner.
• Set up, allocate and reconcile superannuation payments and resolve superannuation errors.
• Support accounts payable by entering supplier bills, preparing payments and resolving invoice discrepancies.
• Manage accounts receivable tasks including client follow-up and statements.
• Complete Xero reconciliations, internal transfers and cash-flow support tasks.
• Prepare payroll tax, BAS and other statutory payments as required.
• Support finance reporting and general finance administration.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Reconciliations

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Payroll, bookkeeping or accounting qualification

Tools

Xero

Astute

CBUS

ATO portals

SharePoint

JobAdder

Job description

We are looking for a capable and detail-focused Payroll & Finance Coordinator to join our team on a three-month contract with potential to develop into a permanent role, based in our Bondi Junction office. This role will support the smooth running of payroll, accounts and day-to-day finance administration across a busy labour-hire environment. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys accuracy, deadlines, problem-solving and being the person others rely on to keep payroll and finance processes moving. You will work closely with the Financial Controller and wider operations team, supporting weekly payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations, compliance tasks and finance reporting.

Key responsibilities

Process weekly payroll, including timesheet reviews, pay condition checks, payroll readiness checks, STP processing and resolving payroll errors.

Respond to candidate and client payroll queries in a clear, timely and professional manner.

Set up, allocate and reconcile superannuation payments and resolve superannuation errors.

Support accounts payable by entering supplier bills, preparing payments and resolving invoice discrepancies.

Manage accounts receivable tasks including client follow-up, aged debt monitoring, issuing statements and maintaining records.

Complete Xero reconciliations, internal transfers and cash-flow support tasks.

Prepare payroll tax, BAS and other statutory payment support as required.

Support commission calculations, finance reporting, supplier invoices and general finance administration.

About you

Previous payroll experience, ideally in labour hire, construction, recruitment or another high-volume payroll environment.

Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, reconciliations and payment processing.

Working knowledge of STP, superannuation, payroll tax, BAS and Australian payroll obligations.

Strong Excel skills and confidence working with payroll, accounting and finance systems.

High attention to detail and the ability to handle confidential payroll and financial information appropriately.

Clear communication skills and confidence following up employees, clients, and suppliers.

Ability to manage weekly deadlines and payroll cycles and complete requests without losing control of priorities.

Relevant payroll, bookkeeping or accounting qualification is desirable, but practical experience is essential.

Experience with Astute, Xero, CBUS, ATO portals, SharePoint or JobAdder will be highly regarded.

About us

HLH Group is a Sydney-based labour hire and recruitment business supporting clients across construction and related industries. We are a busy, practical and hands-on team with a strong focus on reliable service, clear communication and getting the details right.