Finance and Payroll Assistant

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to partner with a well-established people and talent solutions organisation to recruit a Finance & Payroll Assistant.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of accounts processes while developing the capability to provide payroll support when required.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a strong understanding of general accounting principles, and takes pride in delivering accurate financial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Join a stable and growing professional services organisation in Sydney CBD.
• Play a key role supporting both finance and payroll.
• Hybrid work model – 2 days WFH
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Finance Manager.
• Competitive salary and perks.
• Collaborative and friendly team culture.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide broad finance support across the business while acting as a key backup for payroll administration during periods of leave or increased workload.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling debtor accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with payment runs.
• Performing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting general ledger maintenance and finance administration.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with financial analysis, reporting and ad hoc projects.
• Providing administrative support across payroll, including maintaining employee records and preparing payroll reports.
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and compliance documentation.
• Responding to payroll enquiries or escalating where appropriate.
• Preparing employment and payroll-related documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll systems.

About You
We're looking for a detail-oriented finance professional with a solid accounting foundation who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the success of the wider business.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer, Assistant Accountant or similar finance-focused position.
• A sound understanding of general accounting principles and financial administration.
• Demonstrated experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Confidence using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, Astute or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Highly regarded:

• Qualifications or current studies in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Experience within recruitment, labour hire or professional services.
• Previous exposure to payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Knowledge of Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards and payroll compliance.
• Experience supporting process improvements or finance system enhancements.

If you're looking to join a professional, people-focused organisation with great company culture, we'd love to hear from you!

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to partner with a well-established professional services organisation to recruit a Finance & Payroll Assistant.

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you'll play a key role in the day-to-day finance function, ensuring the smooth operation of accounts processes while developing the capability to provide payroll support when required.

If you're someone who enjoys working with numbers, has a strong understanding of general accounting principles, and takes pride in delivering accurate financial outcomes, we'd love to hear from you.

What's in it for you?

• Join a stable and growing professional services organisation in Sydney CBD.
• Play a key role supporting both finance and payroll.
• Hybrid work model – 2 days WFH
• Work alongside an experienced and supportive Finance Manager.
• Competitive salary and perks.
• Collaborative and friendly team culture.

The Role
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide broad finance support across the business while acting as a key backup for payroll administration during periods of leave or increased workload.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions.
• Allocating customer payments and reconciling debtor accounts.
• Reconciling supplier statements and assisting with payment runs.
• Performing daily bank reconciliations and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Assisting with month-end processes, reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Supporting general ledger maintenance and finance administration.
• Assisting the Finance Manager with financial analysis, reporting and ad hoc projects.
• Providing administrative support across payroll, including maintaining employee records and preparing payroll reports.
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and compliance documentation.
• Responding to payroll enquiries or escalating where appropriate.
• Preparing employment and payroll-related documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across finance and payroll systems.

About You
We're looking for a detail-oriented finance professional with a solid accounting foundation who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and contributing to the success of the wider business.

To be successful, you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a Finance Assistant, Accounts Officer, Assistant Accountant or similar finance-focused position.
• A sound understanding of general accounting principles and financial administration.
• Demonstrated experience across accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Experience supporting month-end reporting and maintaining accurate financial records.
• Confidence using accounting software such as Xero, MYOB, Astute or similar ERP/accounting systems.
• Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.

Highly regarded:

• Qualifications or current studies in Accounting, Finance or Bookkeeping.
• Experience within recruitment, labour hire or professional services.
• Previous exposure to payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Knowledge of Fair Work legislation, Modern Awards and payroll compliance.
• Experience supporting process improvements or finance system enhancements.

If you're looking to join a professional, people-focused organisation with great company culture, we'd love to hear from you!