Payroll & Financial Operations Officer

Explorepotential; City of Marion; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Explorepotential is seeking a dedicated Finance Officer to manage payroll, financial administration and month-end processes within a not-for-profit context. This role reports to the Senior Finance Manager and emphasizes accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement.

You will handle end-to-end payroll, financial reporting, BAS and compliance, while supporting budgeting and external audits in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping (or equivalent).
• 3-5 years' experience in a finance, bookkeeping or payroll role.
• Experience managing end-to-end payroll and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing.
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable management.
• Bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations.
• General ledger maintenance, journals, accruals and prepayments.
• Month-end processing and financial reporting.
• BAS and statutory reporting preparation.
• Payroll compliance, superannuation and award interpretation.
• Fixed asset register maintenance.
• Support annual budgeting and forecasting.
• Audit preparation and external audit support.
• Identify opportunities to improve finance systems and processes.
• Provide proactive finance support to internal stakeholders.

Skills

Payroll processing

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

General ledger

Month-end reporting

BAS & statutory reporting

Payroll compliance

Budgeting & forecasting

Stakeholder support

Education

Accounting/Finance/Bookkeeping qualifications

Tools

MYOB Accounting

Job description

Join a purpose-driven organisation where your expertise makes a difference.

Are you an experienced Finance Officer looking for a role where accuracy, ownership and continuous improvement are genuinely valued?

We’re seeking a motivated finance professional to join our collaborative team, taking ownership of payroll, financial administration and month-end processes within a well-established not-for-profit organisation. This is an opportunity to work in a supportive environment where you’ll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity while contributing to process improvements and organisational success.

About the Role

Reporting to the Senior Finance Manager, you’ll be responsible for the day-to-day finance operations, ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time while supporting financial reporting, compliance and organisational decision-making.

This is a varied, hands-on role that will suit someone who enjoys working autonomously, has exceptional attention to detail and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable
• Bank, credit card and balance sheet reconciliations
• General ledger maintenance, journals, accruals and prepayments
• Month-end processing and financial reporting
• Preparation of BAS and statutory reporting
• Payroll compliance, superannuation and award interpretation
• Fixed asset register maintenance
• Supporting annual budgeting and forecasting
• Audit preparation and external audit support
• Identifying opportunities to improve finance systems and processes
• Providing responsive finance support to internal stakeholders

About You

You are an organised and proactive finance professional who enjoys taking ownership of your work and building positive relationships across an organisation.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Qualifications in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a finance, bookkeeping or payroll position
• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable, accounts receivable and general ledger processes
• Experience completing reconciliations, journals and month-end reporting
• Excellent organisational skills and exceptional attention to detail
• The ability to prioritise competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy
• Outstanding communication and customer service skills

Highly Regarded

• MYOB Accounting and Payroll experience
• Experience within the not-for-profit sector
• BAS preparation and statutory reporting
• Knowledge of Australian Accounting Standards
• Experience supporting external audits
• Experience improving finance systems and business processes

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• A collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Modern offices located in Edwardstown
• Opportunity to make a meaningful contribution within a respected organisation
• A role with variety, autonomy and opportunities for continuous improvement

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Working with Children Check
• National Criminal History Check
• Reference checks
• Qualification verification
• Evidence of work rights in Australia

If you’re looking for a rewarding finance role where your expertise is recognised and your contribution genuinely matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now by submitting your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and suitability for the role.

Your application will include the following questions:

Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?

Have you completed a qualification in accounting?

Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?

How many years of payroll experience do you have?

Do you have experience working with children?

Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?

Do you have experience using MYOB?

What’s your expected annual base salary?