With offices in Australia, the US, and the UK, Smokeball is the leading provider of legal practice management software, helping small and mid-sized legal practices run their best firm and live their best life. We’re passionate about what we do, and our clients know it!
Not to brag, but we’ve been awarded the best place to work in Australia by Wrk+ and certified as a “Great Place to Work”. Culture plays a big part in our success, and our clear purpose and vision motivate us daily.
Join Our Growing Finance Team!
Are you a detail-oriented finance professional with a passion for payroll and accounts payable? We're looking for a Payroll & Accounts Payable Specialist to manage end-to-end payroll processing and AP functions across our Australian and play a supportive role in our UK operations.
This is a dynamic role that ensures team members are paid accurately and on time while also keeping our accounts payable processes running smoothly.
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll
* Manage end-to-end payroll processing for Australian team members and support our third-party payroll team in the UK.
* Ensure compliance with relevant payroll legislation, awards, and enterprise agreements.
* Handle salary packaging, payroll tax reporting, superannuation, and statutory deductions.
* Respond to payroll and leave-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
Accounts Payable:
* Process all accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently throughout the month.
* Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
* Ensure timely payments and compliance with internal controls and procedures.
Compliance & Reporting:
* Manage payroll tax reporting and lodgements for Australia.
* Own and manage workers compensation processes and reporting.
What We’re Looking For:
* 5 years of proven experience in payroll processing for Australia (UK payroll experience is a plus).
* Solid understanding of Australian payroll legislation, tax, and compliance.
* Experience in accounts payable or broader finance roles.
* High attention to detail and a commitment to confidentiality.
* Strong communication skills with the ability to liaise across teams and respond to employee queries.
* Proficiency with payroll and accounting systems (e.g. Xero, Employment Hero, or similar).
* Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
What's in it for you?
Well-being allowance
Office lunches and loads of snacks
And of course...the SWAG!
* Smokeball is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing an open, welcoming environment for everyone.
Don’t meet all the criteria? No worries! If our values resonate with your personal values and you think you have what it takes, we’d love to hear from you!
Please note: This role is only open to Australian residents. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship at this time.
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Finance and Accounting/Auditing
* Industries
Legal Services and Software Development
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