Payroll & General Accounting Specialist

Chandler Holdings; Australia; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Chandler Holdings, Australia-based recruitment company, seeks an Accountant with strong payroll knowledge and solid grounding in general accounting to support payroll compliance and core accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers end-to-end payroll, journal reconciliation, AP/AR, cashflow monitoring, and month-end/year-end reporting, with involvement in budgeting and forecasting. A competitive starting salary is offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline (CPA/CA qualified or working towards highly regarded).
• Proven experience in payroll processing and general accounting functions.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation.
• Experience with accounts payable, receivable, reconciliations, and cashflow management.
• Proficiency in accounting and payroll systems (Xero, MYOB, SAP, or similar).

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing, ensuring compliance with legislation, awards, EBAs, superannuation, and taxation requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records; process leave, overtime, and termination calculations.
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related journals, general ledger accounts, and month-end payroll reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable, including invoice processing, payment runs, and debtor follow-up.
• Assist with cashflow monitoring, bank reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Support month-end and year-end financial reporting processes.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and statutory obligations.
• Liaise with internal teams, external auditors, and government agencies as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

General accounting

Australian payroll legislation

Excel advanced

Stakeholder communication

Education

Accounting degree

CPA/CA in progress

Tools

Xero

MYOB

SAP

Job description

Chandler Holdings, Australia-based recruitment company, seeks an Accountant with strong payroll knowledge and solid grounding in general accounting to support payroll compliance and core accounting functions in a fast-paced environment.

The role covers end-to-end payroll, journal reconciliation, AP/AR, cashflow monitoring, and month-end/year-end reporting, with involvement in budgeting and forecasting. A competitive starting salary is offered.