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Assistant accountant - payroll & finance

Sydney
4DTalent
Accountant
Posted: 2 May
Offer description

A growing creative advertising agency with offices across multiple locations, this business is expanding quickly, and the finance team plays an important role in supporting day-to-day operations and improving processes. The agency works with a strong portfolio of blue-chip clients, delivering high-profile brand campaigns.

The environment is structured and collaborative, suited to individuals who enjoy variety, a fast paced environment and partnering with senior stakeholders.

About the role

Working closely with the Finance Director, this role has a strong payroll focus while also supporting broader day-to-day finance operations across the business. It will suit an all-rounder with experience across both payroll and finance, and is ideal for an Assistant Accountant, Accounts Officer or Finance Officer with end-to-end payroll experience looking to step up into a fast-growing, exciting organisation.

Key responsibilities include:

* End-to-end monthly payroll for a growing employee base
* Support across accounts payable, weekly payments, employee expenses and bank reconciliations
* Management of PAYG withholding, superannuation, and payroll tax
* Maintenance of employee records and employment contracts
* Ensuring compliance with Fair Work, ATO, Superannuation Guarantee and STP Phase 2
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of payroll and finance processes as the business scales

About you

You will bring prior experience in a Payroll/Finance/Accounts Officer role, with payroll as a core responsibility. You are comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment and enjoy taking ownership while working closely with senior finance leadership.

You will have:

* A degree in Accounting, Finance or Commerce (ideally)
* A minimum of two years' experience in accounting or finance roles with strong payroll exposure
* Experience supporting accounts payable and core finance functions
* Intermediate Excel capability and confidence working with Xero
* High attention to detail, strong organisational skills and clear communication

What's on offer

* Join a rapidly scaling organisation with strong growth momentum
* Broad role combining payroll ownership with wider finance exposure
* Dog-friendly office
* Regular social events and annual holiday incentives
* Close partnership with the Finance Director
* Values-led, people-focused culture
* Sydney-based full-time position, close to public transport

Next steps

If this sounds like the right opportunity for you, please apply online. For a confidential discussion, contact Campbell Hurry on c.hurry@4dtalent.com.au.

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