Heffron is seeking a detail‑focused Payroll & Accounts Payable Officer to support our finance team with accurate, timely and dependable financial processing. If you enjoy balancing payroll responsibilities with hands‑on AP work, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
Working as part of our experienced finance team, your contribution will ensure high‑quality administration across Accounts Payable and Payroll. Your work will help maintain financial integrity, compliance, and the reliable data that supports informed decision‑making across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end‑to‑end Accounts Payable, including supplier setup, invoice processing and timely payments.
- Process expenses, accruals and prepayments in alignment with financial timelines and GST requirements.
- Perform supplier and general ledger reconciliations, resolving discrepancies promptly.
- Deliver accurate, timely fortnightly Payroll processing for all employees.
- Maintain Payroll compliance, including PAYG, Superannuation Guarantee and STP
reporting.
- Complete month‑end and year‑end tasks, including journals and audit preparation.
- Maintain the fixed asset register.
About You
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a similar-sized payroll (around 100 payees) and previous experience in Employment Hero Payroll, Keypay or a similar system.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in an accounts payable environment and ideally previous experience with NetSuite or similar ERP system
- Tertiary qualifications in accounting, payroll or a related discipline.
- Solid understanding of finance processes, debits/credits and financial controls.
- Intermediate Excel skills (formulas, tables, pivot tables).
- Strong communication skills, attention to detail and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
- A proactive mindset with strong problem‑solving ability.
Why Heffron
At Heffron, we’re committed to creating a workplace where people feel supported, recognised and empowered to grow. When you join us, you’ll benefit from:
- Flexible work arrangements
- Additional leave options
- A supportive team culture with meaningful recognition programs.
- Access to health and wellbeing services.
Who We Are
Heffron is a founder‑led business with deep technical knowledge and a strong presence in the Self-Managed Super industry. For more than 25 years, we’ve supported advisers, accountants and trustees with administration services, documents, actuarial expertise and education. Our Finance team plays a crucial role in delivering the insights and integrity needed for strong financial performance and informed commercial decisions.
Ready to Apply?
If you’re looking for a role where your contribution truly matters and want to build your career in a supportive, high‑performing finance team, we’d love to hear from you.
This position is based in our Maitland office.
Apply now with your resume and a brief cover letter.
