Are you a detail-oriented professional who thrives on accuracy, deadlines, and working in a collaborative team environment?

At Zaparas Lawyers, we are more than a law firm—we are a values-driven organisation that supports people in need, including our own. We are looking for a Payroll and Accounts Officer to join us on an initial 12-month fixed-term contract, where your precision and reliability will be key to delivering smooth payroll and accounts operations.

As our Payroll and Accounts Officer, you will play a dual role across payroll and finance, managing end-to-end payroll processing while supporting daily accounts payable and general ledger tasks. You will collaborate closely with HR and finance to ensure everything runs like clockwork.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly payroll using Key Pay and Employment Hero
• Handle terminations, leave, and superannuation contributions
• Prepare PAYG, STP, and ATO compliance reporting
• Reconcile payroll and accounts-related general ledger entries
• Assist with accounts payable and receivable, and month-end reporting
• Manage supplier records and process invoices and payments
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies and supplier queries
• Maintain accurate financial documentation and filing systems
• Contribute to ad-hoc finance projects that improve team processes and efficiency
• Support month-end close tasks, including accounts payable and reporting duties
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure data integrity across all financial activities
• Assist with other accounting responsibilities as required to meet business needs

About you:

• Accounting qualification preferred
• Payroll experience is essential
• Experience with KeyPay or Employment Hero highly regarded
• Strong finance background in accounts payable/receivable
• High attention to detail and accuracy with financial data
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• A team player, collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused mindset

If you're a confident and capable payroll/accounts professional looking for a new challenge, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and become part of the Zaparas Lawyers story.