Accounts & Payroll Officer

First Focus AU; Pasig; Hybrid; PHP 669,600 - 781,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

HMO from Day 1

Study days

Salary increases for certifications

Dental cover

Counselling services

Leave days

Referral bonus

MVP award

Social events

Job summary

First Focus is seeking an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer to join our Finance team, supporting Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. You will be the dedicated NZ payroll expert, collaborating with seasoned finance professionals to share knowledge and drive improvements across the region.

You’ll manage NZ payroll, AR/AP processes and balance month-end tasks while maintaining strong communication across countries.

Qualifications

• Experience processing Australian or New Zealand payroll.
• Experience with NZ accounting environments is preferred.
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable.
• Excellent communication across multiple countries.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate and timely New Zealand payroll.
• Manage payroll enquiries while ensuring NZ legislation compliance.
• Process customer invoicing, AR reconciliations.
• Process supplier invoices, payments and AP.
• Monitor and manage the finance inbox.
• Support month-end activities and account reconciliations.
• Assist with cash flow and general transactional accounting.
• Collaborate with teams in Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines to improve processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive attitude

Tools

Xero

iPayroll

Job description

If you've mastered New Zealand payroll, we'd love to meet you.

Finding someone with genuine New Zealand payroll experience in the Philippines is a bit like finding a parking spot in BGC on a Friday afternoon. It exists... but when you find it, you don't let it get away.

We're looking for an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer to join our established Finance team supporting Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. While you'll primarily support our New Zealand business, you'll be surrounded by experienced finance professionals who work together across the region, sharing knowledge, solving problems and helping each other succeed.

Payroll is the heart of this role. If you're confident managing Australian or, even better, New Zealand payroll, we'll happily help you build on your Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable knowledge. We'd much rather hire someone who's brilliant at payroll than someone who's simply average at everything.

About First Focus

First Focus is Australia's leading mid-market Managed Service Provider and has been recognised as the #1 Managed Service Provider in Australia by Cloudtango for nine consecutive years. With heading for 500 people across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines, we've spent over 15 years building a company where talented people are trusted to do great work, supported to keep growing, and recognised for the contribution they make.

Our Finance team plays a vital role in keeping our business running smoothly across three countries. It's a collaborative, knowledgeable group that believes the best results come from sharing ideas, supporting each other and communicating openly.

One of the values we live by is Always Communicate, because the best teams don't just work together, they keep each other informed, aligned and supported. You can read more about our values here: https://www.firstfocus.com.au/about-us/

Why you'll love this role

• Join an experienced ANZ Finance team supporting three countries
• Become the dedicated payroll specialist for our New Zealand business
• Work with experienced finance professionals who genuinely enjoy helping each other succeed
• Build your knowledge across payroll, accounting and finance operations
• Enjoy the stability of a growing international company with genuine career progression opportunities
• Work in a supportive environment where your ideas and improvements are welcomed

What You'll Be Doing

• Process accurate and timely New Zealand payroll
• Manage payroll enquiries while ensuring compliance with New Zealand legislation and company policies
• Process customer invoicing, collections and Accounts Receivable reconciliations
• Process supplier invoices, payments and Accounts Payable
• Monitor and manage the finance inbox
• Complete account reconciliations and support month-end activities
• Assist with cash flow and general transactional accounting
• Work closely with colleagues across Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines to resolve finance queries and continuously improve processes

Requirements

You’re someone who enjoys getting payroll right because you know every employee is counting on it. You understand that accuracy matters, deadlines matter, and good communication makes everyone's job easier.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Experience processing Australian or New Zealand payroll, New Zealand experience is strongly preferred
• Previous payroll experience is essential
• Experience working with Australian or New Zealand accounting environments
• Exposure to Accounts Receivable and/or Accounts Payable
• Excellent communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues across multiple countries
• Strong attention to detail and exceptional organisational skills
• Experience with Xero, iPayroll or similar accounting and payroll systems will be highly regarded
• A proactive attitude and willingness to learn broader finance responsibilities

Benefits

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary of ₱60,000 to ₱70,000 per month (paid x13)
• Hybrid working arrangements
• "Never Stop Growing", 10 paid study days per year, exam fees paid, and salary increases for certifications (conditions apply)
• HMO from Day 1, including one dependent (spouse) and dental cover
• Free Uprise access with confidential 1:1 coaching from qualified psychologists or counsellors
• Day shift, weekends off*, plus 25 paid leave days annually
• Employee referral program (₱20,000)
• MVP Award (₱10,000)
• Regular social events, End of Financial Year celebrations and Christmas parties. Loyalty bonuses*

Modern office locations:

• 29th Floor, Robinsons Cyberscape Gamma, Topaz Road, Ortigas, Pasig City, Metro Manila
• 26th Floor, Axis Tower One Building, Filinvest Avenue, Alabang, Muntinlupa
• Subject to operational requirements and company policy

Neurodiversity: First Focus welcomes applications from Neurodiverse candidates. We recommend & appreciate disclosure along with the application so that a copy of our Neurodiversity Statement can be provided outlining the flexible options we can offer to best showcase your skills.

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