Payroll Officer

Entertainment Security Pty; Town of Day (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development

Growing national organisation

Supportive finance team

Job summary

ACESGroup is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team and support day-to-day operations. The role covers payroll (3.5 days) and accounts payable (1.5 days), reporting to the Finance Manager.

Based mainly at Campbelltown or Redfern, the position is office-based during a 6‑month probation period. You will work across payroll administration and accounts payable, ensuring accurate records and timely processing, with opportunities to participate in system upgrade projects and gain

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll in a high-volume workforce (1000+ employees) is highly regarded.
• Exposure to payroll and accounts payable.
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance role.
• Experience with MYOB or similar accounting systems highly regarded.
• Intermediate Excel skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys working with internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current National Police Check and meet pre-employment screening requirements.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Administration: end-to-end processing of payroll for a high-volume workforce, payroll reports and reconciliations, respond to payroll queries, maintain payroll data and systems.
• Accounts & Finance: process accounts payable, including supplier invoices and payments, support finance administration and ad-hoc finance tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll reporting

Accounts payable

Excel

Tools

MYOB

ERP/finance system

Job description

About the Role

ACESGroup is seeking a Payroll Officer to join our Finance team and support day-to-day finance operations. Reporting to the Finance Manager, this role is split across payroll (3.5 days) and accounts payable (1.5 days). You will work across payroll administration and accounts payable, supporting the finance team in maintaining accurate payroll and financial records and ensuring timely processing of transactions. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced finance environment, has strong attention to detail, and can manage multiple responsibilities. You will have the opportunity to be involved in finance system upgrade projects, with system improvements creating capacity to take on more analytical work and provide valuable insights to the business. The position is primarily based at our Campbelltown or Redfern office. This role is office-based during the initial 6-month probation period.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Assist in the end-to-end processing of payroll for a high-volume workforce
• Assist with payroll reports and reconciliations
• Respond to payroll queries and maintain payroll records
• Maintain payroll systems and employee payroll data

Accounts & Finance

• Process accounts payable, including supplier invoices and payments
• Support finance administration and ad-hoc finance tasks as required

About You

• Experience processing payroll in a high-volume workforce environment (1000+ employees) is highly regarded
• Exposure to payroll and accounts payable
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in an accounts or finance role
• Experience with MYOB or similar accounting systems highly regarded
• Intermediate Excel skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator who enjoys working with internal stakeholders
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to successfully obtain and maintain a current National Police Check and meet all pre-employment screening requirements.

What We Offer

• Supportive and collaborative finance team
• Opportunities for training and development
• Join a growing national organisation

If you are an organised and detail-oriented Finance professional looking to grow your finance career, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

ACESGroup: Where People, Safety, and Technology Connect. For more than 40 years, ACES Group has been at the forefront of security innovation, combining operational excellence with in-house developed technology to set new standards in safety, service, and performance. We are a leading national provider of integrated security services, protecting a diverse portfolio of public and private facilities. Our personnel keep communities safe across commercial buildings, public precincts, aviation facilities, education institutes, parklands, technology precincts, and major sporting and entertainment venues. Our technology-first approach ensures every team member is supported by intelligent systems that simplify reporting, enhance communication, and strengthen safety outcomes. At ACESGroup, we do not just offer jobs: we build long-term careers within a company that is redefining what security looks like in a digital world.

Equality and Inclusion

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to workforce inclusion and diversity.

Successful applicants will be subject to relevant background, police, medical, and reference checks.