Accounts and Payroll Officer

at Hays
Published April 13, 2026
Location Gold Coast, Australia
Category Accounting and Finance  
Job Type Full-time  

Description

Your Accounts and Payroll experience are required for this diverse role.
Your new company

An opportunity is available for an experienced Bookkeeper & Payroll Officer to join a well‑established and growing organisation based on the Gold Coast. This role will suit a highly organised and detail‑driven finance professional who is confident managing end‑to‑end bookkeeping, payroll, and financial administration within a structured and fast‑paced environment.

Your New Role

Reporting to senior management and working closely with external accountants, you will be responsible for overseeing day‑to‑day finance operations, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting across the business.
Key responsibilities include:

Bookkeeping & Financial Administration

Data entry and maintenance of accurate financial records
Bank and credit card reconciliations
Chart of accounts management
Data file corrections and system maintenance
Weekly financial reporting to management
Monthly PAYG and quarterly BAS lodgements
Management of ATO payment plans
Liaising with external accountants
Tracking liabilities including loans and finance agreements
Providing ad hoc financial support to management

Accounts Payable

Processing and verifying supplier invoices
End‑of‑month statement reconciliations
Supplier payment runs
Managing supplier queries and disputes
Monitoring due dates to assist cash flow management
Accounts Receivable

Invoice processing and management
Allocation of customer payments and receipts
Responding to customer account enquiries
Following up overdue and progress payments
Processing customer refunds

Payroll & HR Administration

End‑to‑end weekly payroll processing
Timesheet management and approvals
Leave and entitlement management
Sales commissions, bonuses, and reimbursements
Terminations and final payments
STP lodgements and year‑end reconciliations
Superannuation processing
Award compliance, classifications, and pay rates
Payroll tax registration and reporting
WorkCover administration
Employee onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, TFN and super setup
Maintaining HR records, policies, and procedures

What you’ll need to succeed

You will be a confident and highly capable finance professional with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
To be successful in this role, you will have:

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar bookkeeping and payroll role
Extensive experience using Xero
Strong working knowledge of BAS, GST, payroll, and Australian accounting standards
Excellent organisational and time‑management skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently across all levels
What you’ll get in return

This is a long‑term opportunity within a well‑structured organisation that values strong systems, clear processes, and a supportive team culture.
You can expect:

Salary of $100,000 – $110,000 + super, depending on experience
Stable, Monday‑to‑Friday working hours
Hybrid working flexibility
Support from management and external accounting partners
Career progression opportunities into senior finance or management roles
A professional, collaborative team environment.