Finance & Payroll Officer

About the Company

An exciting opportunity exists for a motivated and detail-oriented Finance and Payroll Officer to join a highly respected, purpose-driven organisation making a genuine difference within the Australian community.

This is an opportunity to join an organisation with a strong social mission while working within a collaborative and supportive finance team environment where your work will directly contribute to meaningful outcomes.

This is a temporary role with a view to permanency and provides the opportunity to work within an organisation that combines commercial thinking with social impact.

Benefits

• Temp to Perm opportunity | Immediate start available 
• Work within a highly purpose-driven organisation making meaningful community impact
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Exposure across multiple finance functions with broad role scope
• Strong organisational culture focused on collaboration and inclusion
• Opportunity to work within a values-driven and mission-led environment

About the Role

Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will play a critical role in supporting the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial operations across the organisation.

This is a broad and hands-on role responsible for day-to-day transactional finance activities, payroll processing, reconciliations, and month-end support while partnering closely with stakeholders across finance, HR, and operational teams.

The successful candidate will be highly organised, detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable working across multiple priorities within a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices, payment runs, and supplier management
• Manage Accounts Receivable transactions, invoicing, and debtor follow-up
• Process fortnightly payroll, including leave calculations, allowances, and compliance requirements
• Manage employee payroll records, superannuation obligations, and payroll administration
• Perform daily bank reconciliations and investigate discrepancies
• Support month-end, year-end, and audit processes
• Maintain fixed asset registers and depreciation schedules
• Assist with onboarding processes and support HR-related administration when required
• Identify opportunities for system improvements and process efficiencies
• Build strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders
• Provide general finance and administration support as required

Requirements

• Relevant experience within finance, payroll, accounting, or transactional finance environments
• Strong understanding of Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, payroll processing, and reconciliations
• Exceptional attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working across finance systems
• Experience using payroll systems and ERP systems will be highly regarded
• Previous experience within not-for-profit, social enterprise, or multi-entity environments will be highly regarded
• Positive, collaborative, and solutions-focused approach with strong alignment to purpose-driven environments

How to Apply

Click APPLY or email your resume to narule@brookrecruitment.com.au.

For a confidential conversation, please contact Narule on 0415 137 953.

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