Part-time Payroll and Accounts Officer

The SDA Newcastle and Northern Branch covers the NSW Central Coast, Newcastle, and Hunter Valley regions. As Australia’s largest private-sector trade Union, we have more than 13,000 members in the Newcastle & Northern Branch, and over 200,000 members nationwide. We represent workers in the retail, fast food, pharmacy and warehouse industries. Approximately half of our members are young people under the age of 25 years.

 About the Role

This is a part-time 3 days per week position that reports to the Administration Manager and is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, as well as managing accounts receivable and accounts payable functions.

Responsibilities

End-to-end payroll processing, including calculating wages, deductions, allowances, superannuation, leave entitlements and termination payments.

• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with employment legislation and tax requirements.

• Managing accounts payable: processing invoices, reconciling statements, and preparing payments.

• Managing accounts receivable: issuing invoices, monitoring outstanding payments, and following up on overdue accounts.

• Handling confidential and time-sensitive financial information with discretion and accuracy.

• Responding to and liaising with internal and external stakeholders, addressing inquiries, resolving discrepancies, and ensuring effective communication to support organisational operations

• Preparing regular financial reports and assisting with audits as required, adhering to the organisation’s governance, regulatory compliance, funding and reporting requirements.

 Preferred Skills, Qualifications & Experience

•  Proven experience in similar payroll and finance positions. 

• Proficient in MYOB functions.

• Proficient in MS Office suite.

• Previous experience with Salesforce CRM System (desirable but not essential).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Time management skills and the ability to multi-task.

 If you have any queries in relation to this position, please contact Tonia Murray by email on ••••@sdan.org.au or phone 02 •••• •694.