Payroll and Accounts Payable (AP) Officer

The purpose of the Payroll and Accounts Payable (AP) Officer is to work within the finance team and process payroll and oversee accounts payable (AP), ensuring compliance with employment law, SCHADS Award, and internal policies. Provide accurate payroll services and manage key payables. Creating an environment of hope, dignity, health, happiness, comfort, and opportunity. Act in a manner to ensure that interactions with all stakeholders (internal and external) are positive, productive, professional and in keeping with the Danny Met Sally values Maintain privacy and confidentiality of employees, clients and participants Uphold and deliver the Danny Met Sally purpose and philosophy to all prospective support workers Cultures, Values & Team Membership Act as a Danny Met Sally ambassador, and aim to enhance the company’s reputation both internally and externally Provide open, honest, and respectful feedback to the CEO, Board and senior leaders Be a supportive and reliable leader Effectively and appropriately manage conflict Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal and communication skills Demonstrate motivation and enthusiasm for your work and leaders Integrity: Honest, Trustworthy and Respectful with devotion to our clients and the people around us. Empathy: Understand every person’s specific situation and environment, sharing the feelings of that person as if we were that person. Creative: Being able to provide solutions “Think outside the square” Inspire: Look for every opportunity to inspire and live the purpose Bold: Advocate for people’s rights. Be confident, courageous, and accountable Mindfulness: Be attentive to the needs of your clients, they may not always have the voice to express these needs to you Daily Tasks Process Disability Support Worker (DSW) fortnightly and supplementary pay runs Process Internal Staff pay runs Conduct SCHADS compliance reviews Set up new starters in Payroll system Manage and oversee Payroll inbox Process Workers Compensation claims payments and ensure insurance is up to date Manage supplier and bills payment, debit card reconciliations, and payables reports. Prepare payroll tax returns Provide shared support for ADHOC payroll and issue resolution Compliance tasks related to Payroll (including but not limited to PLSL and superannuation) Other tasks related to the ongoing function of the finance department as required Organizational Understand and adhere to organisational policies and procedures Work in accordance with Danny Met Sally Code of Conduct and NDIS Code of Conduct at all times Consistently demonstrate our values, vision and mission Complete required organisational and employment reporting and documentation in a timely and accurate manner Contribute to a safe and healthy workplace Demonstrate problem solving where appropriate Positively promote the employer in all interactions Be welcoming, inclusive and respectful of people from diverse groups and backgrounds Role Requirements 5+ years in payroll and accounts payable Knowledgeable about SCHADS Award and payroll legislation (preferred but not required) Experience with large-scale payroll systems Proven ability to manage compliance and reporting requirements Strong stakeholder communication skills Strong financial analysis, strategic planning, and decision making skills Excellent knowledge of financial regulations, accounting principles, and reporting standards Certificates and/ or Qualifications Relevant qualification in finance, accounting, business, or a related field A recognised qualification such as the CPA or Chartered Accountant (CA) is preferred but not required NDIS worker orientation module Relevant state or national clearances Personal characteristics Demonstrated leadership to inspire and motivate a team to work towards a common goal A commitment to providing exceptional customer service across all channels – written, phone and face to face Willing to take calculated risks to drive the company forward Act with honesty and integrity in all dealings Apply To This Job