Senior Australian Payroll Accountant

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and highly capable Senior Finance & Payroll Accountant to take ownership of the day-to-day finance and payroll function for our growing Australian business.

This is a standalone finance role suited to someone who enjoys working independently, takes pride in delivering accurate financial outcomes, and is confident in managing payroll, reconciliations, and month-end activities with minimal supervision.

If you're looking for a role where you'll have genuine ownership, autonomy, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you!


Key Responsibilities


Payroll and Compliance

Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian employees, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery
Process payroll from data collection through final pay distribution and post-payroll reconciliation
Assist with payroll compliance requirements including:
Superannuation
STP reporting
PAYG obligations
Reconcile payroll-related balances and reports

Accounts Payable and Receivable

Process supplier invoices and manage payment workflows
Prepare and process scheduled payment batches
Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies
Generate customer invoices and support collections follow-ups
Maintain accurate customer and supplier records

Reconciliation and Month-End Support

Perform bank and credit card reconciliations
Process intercompany transactions and reconciliations
Assist with month-end activities including:
journals
accruals
prepayments
balance sheet reconciliations
Support audit preparation and finance documentation

Process Improvement and Systems

Help improve finance processes and workflows
Support automation and efficiency initiatives
Assist with ad hoc reporting and finance analysis
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve operational efficiency

Other Responsibilities

Complete additional tasks and projects as assigned by leadership.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism in handling sensitive financial and executive information.
Stay proactive in identifying opportunities to improve systems, reporting, and support processes.
Contribute to a collaborative and high-performing remote team environment.

About You

CPA or CA qualified
At least 3 years of accounting, payroll, or finance operations experience
Experience supporting Australian accounting or payroll processes is a must.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy
Comfortable working with reconciliations, structured processes, and deadlines
Experience using accounting, payroll, or ERP systems
Strong communication and organisational skills
Able to work independently in a remote environment
Experience with cloud-based finance systems or automation tools is a plus
Exposure to multi-entity environments is advantageous but not required

Finer Details

Schedule: TBD
Start Date: ASAP