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.

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

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

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