SENIOR BOOKKEEPER/PAYROLL OFFICER

Prefab1; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Prefab1 in Melbourne is seeking a Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer to manage end-to-end payroll, accounts payable/receivable and financial administration. The role is office-based with standard hours, on-site in Seaford.

You will ensure compliance with Modern Awards and EBAs, handle onboarding and terminations, month-end reporting and balance sheet reconciliations, and support management with timely financial information.

Qualifications

• End-to-end weekly and fortnightly payroll processing.
• Managing employee payroll, timesheets, leave entitlements and superannuation.
• Strong understanding and interpretation of Modern Awards, EBAs and employment legislation.
• Payroll compliance, including PAYG, Payroll Tax and relevant industry requirements.
• New employee onboarding, terminations, redundancies and final pay calculations.
• Full accounts payable and receivable management.
• Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.
• General ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Month-end reporting and financial administration.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing on weekly and fortnightly cycles.
• Handle onboarding, terminations, redundancies and final pay calculations.
• Manage supplier and subcontractor invoicing and reconciliations.
• Perform daily and monthly bank reconciliations and month-end close.
• Provide timely financial information and support to management.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll compliance

Reconciliations

Xero payroll

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Bank reconciliations

Microsoft Excel

Procore

Tools

Xero

Procore

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Location:Seaford
Hours:8:00am – 4:30pm Monday to Friday - Office Based
Salary:Competitive and based on experience

SENIOR BOOKKEEPER / PAYROLL OFFICER

Experienced Senior Bookkeeper & Payroll Professional

Highly experienced Senior Bookkeeper and Payroll Officer with a strong background in managing end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll operations and financial administration. Offering extensive experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll compliance, reconciliations and financial reporting.

A confident and hands-on finance professional with the ability to manage all aspects of the accounts and payroll functions independently, while providing accurate and timely financial information to management.

Key Skills & Experience

End-to-end weekly and fortnightly payroll processing.

Managing employee payroll, timesheets, leave entitlements and superannuation.

Strong understanding and interpretation of Modern Awards, Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs) and employment legislation.

Payroll compliance, including PAYG, Payroll Tax and relevant industry requirements.

New employee onboarding, terminations, redundancies and final pay calculations.

Full accounts payable and receivable management.

High-volume supplier and subcontractor invoice processing.

Supplier statement reconciliations and payment runs.

Daily and monthly bank reconciliations.

General ledger, journals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Month-end reporting and financial administration.

Maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring compliance with statutory obligations.

Providing financial and administrative support to management.

Systems & Software

Xero – strong working knowledge across payroll and accounting functions.

Experience with Procore a definite advantage

Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office.

Experience with accounting, payroll and financial management systems.

Professional Strengths

Highly organised with exceptional attention to detail.

Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work autonomously and take ownership of responsibilities.

Excellent time management and ability to meet tight deadlines.

Professional communication skills when dealing with employees, suppliers, subcontractors and management.

Reliable, proactive and committed to maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and confidentiality.

Seeking a challenging Senior Bookkeeper / Payroll Officer position where extensive bookkeeping, payroll and financial administration experience can contribute to the smooth and efficient operation of the finance department.

Available for a permanent full-time opportunity in Melbourne and surrounding areas.