Accountant / Payroll Officer
electrogroup
Posted 7 days ago
About Us
Electrogroup Apprentices is a not-for-profit Group Training Organisation in the electrotechnology sector. We employ over 200 apprentices and trainees and support them through quality placements, training and compliance. Our small team is passionate about providing meaningful career pathways while maintaining robust financial and governance systems.
The Opportunity
We are seeking an Accountant / Payroll Officer to strengthen our financial management, improve internal controls and support payroll accuracy.
This is a hands-on position with scope to make immediate impact. You will partner with the CEO and Strategy & Governance Manager to deliver accurate reporting, improve processes and provide confidence to the Board and management team.
Key Responsibilities
Manage Xero accounts: month-end, reconciliations, BAS, PAYG, superannuation.
Oversee payroll interface: check award/EBA compliance
Deliver monthly finance packs (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, debtor ageing).
Support Workforce One (W1) data integrity and reconciliations.
Establish and run internal audit checks across payroll, invoicing and compliance.
Collaborate with external accountants on specialist or project work.
Contribute to reporting for the CEO, Board and auditors.
Undertake day-to-day ad hoc accounting, payroll or compliance tasks within scope as required.
About You
You will thrive in this role if you are proactive, detail-oriented, and enjoy building structure where it’s needed most.
Qualified Accountant (CA/CPA desirable) or equivalent experience.
Proven skills in Xero (essential).
Payroll and award/EBA knowledge (desirable in NFP or apprenticeship context).
Strong understanding of compliance, audit, and financial controls.
Ability to learn and apply new systems (Workforce One exposure highly regarded).
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to work across teams and with external stakeholders.
Why Join Us?
Salary band $70k–$90k + super (commensurate with experience).
Flexible work arrangements (up to 2 days WFH).
Small, collaborative team with direct CEO and management access.
Opportunity to shape the role and build lasting improvements in financial governance.
Be part of a not-for-profit making a genuine difference in the electrical industry.
About electrogroup
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