Accounts Payable & Payroll Officer
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC)
Perth | 3 days a week | 80-85K + Super + Salary Packaging + 7 weeks of Annual Leave
About Us:
Yinhawangka Aboriginal Corporation (YAC) is the Prescribed Body Corporate for the Yinhawangka people of the Pilbara region of Western Australia. We are a community-controlled organisation representing and advancing the rights, interests and aspirations of our Traditional Owners.
YAC works to protect and manage Yinhawangka country, culture and heritage, while building strong partnerships that deliver sustainable economic, social and cultural outcomes for our community. This includes working closely with industry partners to implement complex agreements that support co-management, employment, governance and long-term benefits for current and future generations.
We are values-driven, accountable to our members, and committed to strong governance, respectful relationships and practical delivery. Our work is grounded in culture, collaboration and doing what we say we will do.
About the Role:
Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of accounts payable and payroll functions using Xero. You will ensure supplier payments, payroll processing, reconciliations, compliance obligations, and financial records are maintained accurately and professionally.
You will play a key role in supporting operational efficiency, audit readiness, and financial governance across the organisation. You will work every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday each week.
Key Responsibilities:
Accounts Payable:
- Process supplier invoices and bills accurately in Xero
- Apply correct GL coding, GST treatment and project/funding allocations
- Manage supplier payments and EFT/ABA files
- Maintain supplier records and supporting documentation
- Reconcile company credit cards and staff reimbursements
- Respond to supplier enquiries and resolve discrepancies promptly
Payroll:
- Process end-to-end payroll accurately and on time using Xero Payroll
- Maintain employee payroll records, leave balances and pay templates
- Administer allowances, overtime, leave loading, superannuation and PAYG
- Lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) each pay cycle
- Process new starters, variations, terminations and final pays
- Reconcile payroll accounts and prepare payroll reports
Governance & Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with ATO, Fair Work and superannuation requirements
- Support audits, funding acquittals and reporting obligations
- Maintain confidentiality and strong financial controls
- Assist with improving payroll and finance systems and processes
About You:
To succeed in this role, you will ideally have:
- Previous experience in Accounts Payable and Payroll
- Strong working knowledge of Xero Accounting and Xero Payroll
- Understanding of payroll legislation, awards and superannuation obligations
- Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
- Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work autonomously
- Experience within not-for-profit, Aboriginal organisations or grant-funded environments will be highly regarded
What We Offer:
- Salary: $80-85K + super + salary sacrificing (Pro-rated)
- 1 extra week of annual leave + paid shut down period during Christmas (total 7 weeks | Pro-rated)
- $300 annually paid towards your fitness and health
- Flexibility to work from home up to one day per week upon successful completion of the probationary period.
- Opportunity to embed cultural knowledge and leadership within a growing Aboriginal organisation.
- Work that truly matters, driving groundbreaking projects and strengthening Yinhawangka culture, history, and self-determination for decades to come.
How to Apply
Please submit Your resume along a short cover letter outlining your experience in payroll and accounts payable
Please note: Applications will be assessed as received, and YAC reserves the right to close the advertisement early.
YAC is committed to creating a culturally safe and inclusive workplace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.
