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4 results for Assistant Accountant in Sydney, New South Wales

Senior Accounts Officer - 3 month contract
  • Alexandria, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Contract/Temporary
  • 45 - 45 AUD / Hourly
  • <p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p><br /> We are working with a well-established business seeking an experienced Payroll &amp; Accounts Officer to join their team based in Alexandria. This is a temporary opportunity with an immediate start available, suited to someone who enjoys working in a hands-on and fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Assist with weekly payroll</li><li>Manage timesheets and attendance records</li><li>Review invoices and check allocations/coding accuracy</li><li>Upload invoices into ERP system for processing</li><li>Provide general accounts and administration support as required</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Previous payroll experience</li><li>Experience using a large ERP system</li><li>Strong attention to detail and accuracy</li><li>Comfortable working within manual processes</li><li>Confident handling invoice allocations and data entry</li></ul><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT0000073kez">06800-0013440849</a>)</p><p>This is a <strong>hybrid</strong> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2F5bGUud2hpdGUuNTM0NjUuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-26T07:25:13Z
Payroll Clerk - Luxury Goods
  • Sydney CBD, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Contract/Temporary
  • 40 - 40 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Company</strong></p><ul><li>Join a well-established luxury goods business based in <strong>Sydney CBD.</strong></li><li>Be part of a premium brand environment known for quality, attention to detail, and a strong customer experience.</li><li>This is a <strong>temporary opportunity</strong> offering <strong>$40 per hour</strong> with <strong>hybrid working</strong> flexibility.</li><li>You'll step into a collaborative and professional team where accuracy, reliability, and service matter.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>The Role</strong></p><ul><li>Support the payroll function to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.</li><li>Process payroll data, including timesheets, leave, allowances, deductions, and new starter information.</li><li>Maintain and update employee records, ensuring all payroll information is current and accurate.</li><li>Assist with payroll reconciliations and respond to payroll-related queries from staff in a timely and helpful manner.</li><li>Help ensure payroll processes remain compliant with relevant policies, procedures, and legislative requirements.</li><li>Work closely with finance, HR, and key internal stakeholders to support smooth payroll operations.</li><li>Contribute during a busy period in a hands-on role where your attention to detail will be highly valued.</li><li>Enjoy a <strong>hybrid working</strong> arrangement while being part of a business located in the heart of <strong>Sydney CBD</strong>. Based on general knowledge.</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About You</strong></p><ul><li>Previous experience in a payroll, payroll administration, or payroll clerk role.</li><li>Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.</li><li>Confident handling payroll data and resolving issues in a professional and proactive way.</li><li>Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing deadlines.</li><li>Strong communication skills and a team-first attitude.</li><li>Intermediate to advanced systems skills, with confidence using payroll and finance systems as well as Excel.</li><li>Available to start quickly and happy to commit to a temporary assignment.</li><li>Experience in retail, consumer products, or a luxury goods environment will be viewed favourably.</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: 06800-0013415452</p><p> </p><p><strong>This is a hybrid position.</strong></p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/ZXJpYy5mdWxoYW0uNjg0ODAuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-04T01:36:32Z
Payroll Team Leader - Immediate Start
  • Marrickville, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Contract/Temporary
  • 65 - 65 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>The Role:</strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p>We are partnering with a highly recognised organisation based in Sydney's Inner West that is seeking an experienced Payroll Team Leader to join their collaborative finance team on an initial 3-month temporary assignment, with strong potential to transition into a permanent opportunity. This is a fantastic opportunity for a hands-on payroll leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment and can hit the ground running. Immediate start available.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Lead and support management of a payroll team of 5 in a high-volume environment</li><li>Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple entities</li><li>Process monthly and weekly payroll cycles for 3,000+ employees</li><li>Oversee payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting</li><li>Ensure payroll compliance with relevant legislation and awards</li><li>Work closely with stakeholders across finance and operations</li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>About You:</strong></p><ul><li>Proven experience managing high-volume, end-to-end payroll functions</li><li>Previous leadership or senior payroll experience</li><li>Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills</li><li>·Strong experience using larger payroll platforms such as Chris21 / iChris, Employment Hero, Preceda, MicOpay, Dayforce etc</li><li>Immediately available or available at short notice preferred</li></ul><p> </p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (<a href="https://rh--c.vf.force.com/a1GVT000006koCr">06800-0013422504</a>.)</p><p> </p><p>This is an on-site position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><p> </p><p> </p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2F5bGUud2hpdGUuNDE0ODYuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-21T04:06:09Z
Payroll Officer - Immediate Start - CBD
  • Chatswood, New South Wales
  • remote
  • Contract/Temporary
  • 40 - 45 AUD / Hourly
  • <table width="680"><tbody><tr><td width="507"><p><strong>Description</strong><br /> An established organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team to support ongoing payroll operations and system implementation. This opportunity has arisen due to increased workload and upcoming system changes, offering a hands-on role within a small, collaborative payroll function.</p><p> </p><p>This position is ideal for someone confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, comfortable working with large volumes of data, and able to operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.</p><p> </p><p><strong>The role</strong></p><ul><li>End-to-end fortnightly payroll processing</li><li>Managing and resolving payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders</li><li>Supporting the implementation of Chris21, including data migration and system testing</li><li>Working closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery</li><li>Assisting with payroll data analysis and maintaining system accuracy</li></ul><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>About you</strong></p><ul><li>Proven end-to-end payroll experience</li><li>Experience working with payroll systems such as Chris21, Employment Hero, ADP, MYOB, Preceda</li><li>Strong analytical mindset with confidence handling large data volumes</li><li>Strong communication skills and ability to resolve payroll queries effectively</li><li>Immediately available and able to commence at short notice</li></ul><p> </p><p>This will be a fast-moving recruitment process with interviews scheduled this week and immediate start available.</p><p> </p><p>Reference Number: (06800-0013385761)</p><p> </p><p>This is a hybrid position.</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>By clicking 'apply', you give your express consent that Robert Half may use your personal information to process your job application and to contact you from time to time for future employment opportunities. For further information on how Robert Half processes your personal information and how to access and correct your information, please read the Robert Half privacy notice: <a href="https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy" target="_blank">https://www.roberthalf.com/au/en/privacy</a>. Please do not submit any sensitive personal data to us in your resume (such as government ID numbers, ethnicity, gender, religion, marital status or trade union membership) as we do not collect your sensitive personal data at this time.</em></p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/Z2F5bGUud2hpdGUuMDg1MzYuMTA2NzVAcmhpYXVzLmFwbGl0cmFrLmNvbQ.gif">
  • 2026-05-21T01:35:53Z