Payroll & Accounts Administration Officer

Part-time Payroll & Accounts Officer opportunity with a growing civil and electrical contractor

Your new company Hays is proud to be partnering with a well-established civil construction company based on the southern Sunshine Coast. Delivering services across the development and transport infrastructure sectors, our client is seeking an experienced Payroll & Accounts Administration Officer to join their close-knit team at their Head Office in Bells Creek. Your new role

This is a permanent part-time position working 4 days per week (Monday to Thursday). Reporting to the Accountant, you will be responsible for the end-to-end payroll function including:

Coordinating weekly payroll processing, ensuring accurate payment of wages, superannuation and associated deductions

Process employee changes, including new starters, terminations, transfers and salary adjustments

Ensuring compliance with relevant Awards and EBAs, with support from the Accountant as needed

Managing payroll reporting and statutory compliance requirements

In addition to this, you will support the Accountant with accounts payable functions, including:

Processing payments accurately and within required deadlines

Reviewing and resolving accounts payable exceptions and discrepancies

Performing quality checks on transactions prior to payment processing

Reconciling business expenses, including fuel cards, corporate credit cards and other operational costs.

The role also includes general administration duties such as:

Answering and directing incoming phone calls

Receiving and sorting incoming mail

Providing general administrative support to the wider team.

What you'll need to succeed

Minimum 5 years' experience in payroll processing

Experience using payroll and accounting software

Strong understanding of Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards and payroll compliance requirements

Friendly and approachable manner, with strong customer service skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work unsupervised as well as within the team

What you'll get in return

Permanent part-time opportunity

Immediate start available

Work with a respected civil construction company

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