Accounts and Payroll Officer

Your Accounts and Payroll experience are required for this diverse role. Your new company
An opportunity is available for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer to join a well-established and growing organisation based on the Gold Coast. This role will suit a highly organised and detail-driven finance professional who is confident managing end-to-end bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration within a structured and fast-paced environment.
Your New Role
Reporting to senior management and working closely with external accountants, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across the business. Key responsibilities include:
Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

Data entry and maintenance of accurate financial records

Bank and credit card reconciliations

Chart of accounts management

Data file corrections and system maintenance

Weekly financial reporting to management

Monthly PAYG and quarterly BAS lodgements

Management of ATO payment plans

Liaising with external accountants

Tracking liabilities including loans and finance agreements

Providing ad hoc financial support to management

Accounts Payable

Processing and verifying supplier invoices

End-of-month statement reconciliations

Supplier payment runs

Managing supplier queries and disputes

Monitoring due dates to assist cash flow management

Accounts Receivable

Invoice processing and management

Allocation of customer payments and receipts

Responding to customer account enquiries

Following up overdue and progress payments

Processing customer refunds

Payroll & HR Administration

End-to-end weekly payroll processing

Timesheet management and approvals

Leave and entitlement management

Sales commissions, bonuses, and reimbursements

Terminations and final payments

STP lodgements and year-end reconciliations

Superannuation processing

Award compliance, classifications, and pay rates

Payroll tax registration and reporting

WorkCover administration

Employee onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, TFN and super setup

Maintaining HR records, policies, and procedures

What you'll need to succeed
You will be a confident and highly capable finance professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar bookkeeping and payroll role

Extensive experience using Xero

Strong working knowledge of BAS, GST, payroll, and Australian accounting standards

Excellent organisational and time-management skills

Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently across all levels

What you'll get in return
This is a long-term opportunity within a well-structured organisation that values strong systems, clear processes, and a supportive team culture.You can expect:

Salary of $100,000 - $110,000 + super, depending on experience

Stable, Monday-to-Friday working hours

Hybrid working flexibility

Support from management and external accounting partners

Career progression opportunities into senior finance or management roles

A professional, collaborative team environment

What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV to
[email protected] or phone: Ph: 0404 305 351.
If this job isn't quite right for you but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.
At Hays, we value diversity and are passionate about placing people in a role where they can flourish and succeed. We actively encourage people from diverse backgrounds to apply.
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