Accounts & Payroll Officer

In this role, reporting to the Finance Manager, you will provide an efficient and timely payroll and accounts service for Surf Life Saving Australia.

Surf Life Saving Australia (SLSA) exists to save lives, create great Australians, and build better communities. As one of Australia's most respected community organisations and a world leader in lifesaving, coastal public safety, rescue, and education services, SLSA provides many ways to get involved as a volunteer or employee.

With over 180,000 members and 315 affiliated Surf Life Saving Clubs, we represent the largest volunteer movement of its kind in Australia, and the world.

SLSA encompasses coastal safety, elite sports teams, public relations, partnerships & national fundraising. We rely heavily on the support of the community to continue to provide this vital service that help keep our beaches safe and protect our Australian way of life.

Responsibilities:

• Process fortnightly payroll for all SLSA staff
• Calculation and payment of annual leave, termination and workers compensation payments
• Processing increases and calculation of back pay
• Administration, calculation, payment and reconciliation of all superannuation contributions and salary sacrifice deductions
• Liaising with management and staff regarding pay enquiries
• Year-end payroll reconciliation
• Maintaining and updating employee records on the payroll system
• Liaise with HR regarding new hires, terminations, remuneration and conditions of service
• Maintain payroll calendar
• To perform the Accounts Payable function at SLSF including the receipt, examination, approval and processing of suppliers’ invoices and credit note
• Be point of contact for any queries regarding Accounts Payable
• Reconciling and controlling Petty cash process and ensuring their adequate levels of petty cash
• Reconcile and process corporate cards
• Processing and review of expense claim processing. This includes informing Finance Manager of any claims that breach company policy
• To perform the Accounts Receivable function at SLSF including the preparation and processing of sales invoices, receipts and credit notes. Generate & distribute monthly debtor statements
• Reconcile small bank accounts
• Assist Senior Accountant in bank reconciliation of Lottery and Donor accounts
• Preparation of banking 
• Coordinate archiving for Finance Department in Brisban
• To support the activities underpinning the Foundation’s Internal Audit framework
• To assist with the preparation of management reports, period-end reports and general agreed projects as directed by SLSF's Finance Manager.
• Any other duties as reasonably requested by the Finance Manager

Qualifications

•    5+ years’ experience working with high volume transaction based Accounting processes (e.g.  Accounts Payable & Receivable, Journal Entry, Reconciliation, Payroll, Petty Cash)

Knowledge and experience

•    Sound knowledge of transactional Accounting and controls systems & procedures
•    Knowledge of internal customer service techniques and strategies for support departments
•    Knowledge of basic HR processes

Skills and Attributes
•    Sound numeracy / financial management skills
•    High-level accuracy / attention to detail
•    High-level organisational / time management skills
•    High-level customer service skills
•    Sound interpersonal Skills
•    High-level computer technology skills incl. experience with payroll and accounting systems
•    Good problem analysis and problem solving skills
•    Excellent communication skills
•    Quality focused
•    Ability to work in a team and individually
•    Positive and enthusiastic
•    Initiative
•    Results-focused 
•    Ability to maintain confidentiality
•    Ability to show initiative, prioritise competing work demands and meet deadlines

How to Apply:

If you can demonstrate your capabilities and attributes in the above areas and have the motivation, desire, and skill set to be challenged in this role and further your career with one of Australia's most iconic brands, APPLY NOW!

This is a full-time position, based at our Bowen Hills Office in Brisbane - but with the ability to WFH/Hybrid.

Please note: only applicants with the eligibility to work in Australia will be considered. 

SLSA is an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to safeguarding children and young people. All candidates may be required to undertake a working with children check.