Payroll Officer | Office Administrator

seek.com.au; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 41,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Friendly team

Exposure to leading construction firm

Job summary

seek.com.au is seeking a Payroll Officer to own the weekly payroll from start to finish. You will support the Finance Manager across accounts and admin tasks in a fast-paced construction environment in Brisbane.

The role suits an organised communicator with 2+ years in payroll and proficiency in payroll software and Excel. Flexible hours and a collaborative team culture are offered.

Qualifications

• 2+ years' experience in payroll or similar role.
• Full-function payroll experience; general accounting knowledge is a bonus.
• Qualification in administration, payroll or accounting preferred.
• Proficient with payroll software and Excel reporting.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing.
• Handle HR administration, including new starter setup and payroll checks.
• Support the Finance Manager with general accounts duties.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Payroll experience

Communication

Attention to detail

General accounting

HR administration

Education

Administration/payroll/accounting qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

This is a hands-on, varied role where no two weeks look the same. You'll own the weekly payroll from start to finish and support the Finance Manager across a range of accounts and admin tasks. It suits someone who's organised, communicates well, and enjoys a fast-paced environment where priorities can shift with the needs of the business.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end weekly payroll processing
• Handle HR administration, including new starter setup and payroll compliance checks
• Support the Finance Manager with general accounts duties
• Prepare ad-hoc reports and maintain accurate records

About you

• 2+ years' experience in payroll or a similar role, and ready for the next step in your career
• Full-function payroll experience (general accounting experience is a bonus)
• A qualification in administration, payroll or accounting is preferred
• Confident with payroll software, reporting systems including Excel
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication skills

About us

We're an established leader in the construction industry, looking for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our small, close-knit accounts and payroll team.

• Competitive salary, based on experience
• Flexible hours: start and finish early, or late, to suit you
• A friendly, supportive team with a great culture
• Exposure to a leading company in the construction industry