Accounts and Payroll Officer in Melbourne

Accounts and Payroll Officer in Melbourne

Melbourne Full-Time 58500 - 71500 $ / year (est.) Hybrid
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Manage HR systems and finance tasks, ensuring smooth payroll and employee records.
  • Company: Join a high-growth, award-winning brand with a strong purpose.
  • Benefits: Career progression, supportive culture, and modern HQ with team events.
  • Other info: Enjoy a collaborative environment with opportunities for personal development.
  • Why this job: Be the go-to person for systems and numbers, making a real impact.
  • Qualifications: Strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and experience with Xero or Employment Hero.

The predicted salary is between 58500 - 71500 $ per year.

About the role

This is a full-time hybrid role combining HR systems administration and finance.

You'll be the go-to person for Employment Hero administration, access, and troubleshooting across the group.

You'll also be a key support to the Finance team through the payroll and month-end cycle.

If you enjoy systems, numbers, getting the details right, and being the person everyone relies on to sort things out, this role is for you.

What you'll do

  • People & Employment Hero
  • Prepare and issue employment contracts, variations and change documents in Employment Hero
  • Prepare and issue Salary and Contract Adjustment Forms
  • Create employee records and process change requests, sending reminders to managers so records stay up to date
  • Configure leave accrual settings, resolve leave application issues, and manage parental leave documentation and tracking
  • Apply Award changes and keep pay details current
  • Troubleshoot Employment Hero issues and reconcile contracts against payslips
  • Finance & Payroll
  • Assist with fortnightly payroll processing and monthly contractor payments
  • Calculate and process monthly commissions
  • Support accounts receivable and accounts payable
  • Monitor the accounts inbox and respond to queries
  • Maintain and update the database
  • Prepare ad hoc reports as required
  • Other HR, payroll, systems and finance administration duties as required
  • What you'll bring
  • Strong Excel skills and confident using Google Workspace (Sheets, Drive)
  • Experience with Xero and/or Employment Hero (highly regarded)
  • A sharp eye for detail: you notice when a contract and a payslip don't line up
  • Clear, professional written and verbal communication
  • Discretion and sound judgement when handling confidential information

Nice to have

  • Understanding of systems and integrations (desirable)
  • Exposure to Modern Awards and payroll compliance (desirable)

Why Join Us?

  • Be part of a high-growth, award-winning brand with a strong purpose
  • Career progression opportunities
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture
  • Modern HQ in Box Hill + team events and development opportunities

Our values

  • Above and Beyond
  • Excel with Passion and Care
  • Positivity and Happiness

As part of our standard recruitment process, preferred candidates will need to complete a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check (Police Check).

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Accounts and Payroll Officer in Melbourne employer: Dental Boutique

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Contact Details:

Dental Boutique Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Accounts and Payroll Officer in Melbourne

HR Systems Administration
Payroll Processing
Employment Hero
Xero
Excel
Google Workspace
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