Accounts Payable & Payroll Support Officer in Melbourne

Controlworks Victoria is growing, and we are looking for an Accounts Payable & Payroll Support Officer to join our Finance team. This is a newly created position within a fast-growing engineering business. It is a great opportunity for someone with Accounts Payable experience who wants broader exposure to payroll, finance systems and accounting.

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will take ownership of day-to-day Accounts Payable activities while providing support across payroll, employee expenses, month-end processes and financial administration. You will also join us at an exciting time as we implement Pronto ERP, giving you hands‑on exposure to a major finance and business systems implementation.

The Role

• Processing supplier invoices, credit notes and adjustments
• Matching invoices against purchase orders, receipts and approvals
• Coding costs accurately across projects, departments and overheads
• Preparing weekly creditor payment runs
• Reconciling supplier statements and resolving discrepancies
• Managing supplier enquiries and maintaining supplier records
• Verifying new supplier details and changes to banking information
• Reviewing and processing employee expense claims
• Reconciling corporate credit cards
• Entering and verifying timesheets for payroll
• Supporting payroll processing, including overtime and allowances
• Processing new starters, terminations and employment changes
• Maintaining payroll master data
• Processing leave adjustments and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Assisting with termination payment calculations
• Supporting month-end reconciliations and accruals
• Assisting with audit and financial reporting requirements
• Supporting the implementation and testing of Pronto ERP
• Helping improve AP, payroll and finance processes as the business grows

About You

• At least 3 years of Accounts Payable or similar finance experience
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• A good understanding of Accounts Payable processes
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience using accounting or ERP systems
• Strong organisation and time management skills
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and employees
• A high level of integrity and discretion when handling payroll and financial information

Experience within construction, engineering, contracting or another project-based environment would be beneficial. Experience with Pronto, Simpro, Xero or similar systems would also be advantageous.

Where This Role Can Take You

This role would suit a bookkeeper, Accounts Payable professional or aspiring accounting professional who wants to develop beyond transactional finance. For the right person, there is a pathway to progress into a Junior Accountant and Financial Accountant role. You will work closely with qualified CA/CPA professionals and gain broader exposure to areas including:

• Payroll Tax
• GST
• PAYG Withholding
• Income Tax
• Month‑end accounting
• Financial reporting
• ERP systems and process improvement

Why Join Controlworks?

We are a fast‑growing team working across major building automation and engineering projects. This is a newly created role, so you will have the opportunity to make the position your own and grow with the business. You can expect:

• A supportive and experienced Finance team
• Direct mentorship from qualified CA/CPA professionals
• Genuine career progression opportunities
• Exposure to a new ERP implementation
• Broader finance experience beyond Accounts Payable
• A growing business with plenty happening
• Hybrid working available following successful completion of the probationary period