Payroll and Finance Assistant

MAYDAY Recruitment is excited to welcome a Finance and Payroll Assistant to join our internal team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented finance professional to join our growing Sydney CBD team and gain exposure across both Finance and Payroll functions.

Working closely with the Finance and Payroll Manager, you will provide essential support across financial processing, reconciliations, reporting, and payroll administration. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, values accuracy, and is looking to expand their experience across finance and payroll within a supportive and collaborative environment.

This position offers flexibility, including hybrid working arrangements and flexible hours to support work-life balance.

You will become an integral part of the MAYDAY team, working alongside experienced professionals in a business that values teamwork, accountability, continuous improvement, and creating a positive experience for clients, candidates, and employees.

What's in it for you?

• Immediate start.
• Temporary opportunity with the potential to transition into a permanent position.
• Sydney CBD location with hybrid working flexibility.
• Flexible working hours to support work-life balance.
• Competitive hourly rate depending on experience.
• Join a supportive and collaborative internal team environment.
• Gain broad exposure across finance and payroll functions.
• Work closely with experienced leaders who encourage learning and development.
• Be part of a growing recruitment business with a strong team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute ideas and support process improvements across finance and administration functions.

The role:

• Process accounts payable and accounts receivable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Allocate customer payments and complete debtor account reconciliations.
• Reconcile supplier statements and assist with payment runs.
• Complete bank reconciliations and support month-end finance activities.
• Maintain accurate financial records, documentation, and reporting requirements.
• Support the Finance Manager with reporting, analysis, and ad hoc finance tasks.
• Assist with payroll administration, including maintaining employee records and preparing payroll information.
• Prepare payroll reports and supporting documentation as required.
• Respond to payroll queries and escalate matters where appropriate.
• Support payroll reconciliations and compliance requirements.
• Maintain confidential employee and financial information with a high level of discretion.
• Assist with process improvements, system updates, and administrative initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support across Finance and Payroll functions.

About you:

• Previous experience within finance, accounts or payroll.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to accuracy.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships.
• A proactive approach with a willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• The ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
• Experience within recruitment, labour hire, or a similar fast-paced environment will be highly regarded.
• Exposure to payroll or accounting systems such as Xero, Astute, or similar platforms will be advantageous.

If you are looking for a flexible opportunity where you can apply your finance skills, expand your payroll knowledge, and join a supportive team environment, we would love to hear from you.