MAYDAY Recruitment is currently seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Officer & Accounting Assistant to join a growing and fast-paced business within the healthcare recruitment sector.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working across both payroll and finance functions in a collaborative environment. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll processing, financial administration, reporting, and compliance support.
The role would suit someone who thrives in a dynamic environment, enjoys problem-solving, and has strong attention to detail, particularly within complex or award-based payroll.

What's in it for you?

• Full-time permanent opportunity 
• $75,000.00 - $80,000.00 + super
• Hybrid working available after probation (2 days from home)
• Supportive and collaborative team culture
• Varied role with exposure across payroll and finance operations
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business within the healthcare sector

Key Responsibilities:

• End-to-end payroll support, including timesheet validation and payroll processing
• Interpreting healthcare awards, overtime, and on-call calculations
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with Fair Work legislation
• Processing invoices, reconciliations, and general bookkeeping tasks
• Supporting accounts payable and receivable functions
• Preparing reports, spreadsheets, and financial data analysis
• Assisting with budgeting, margin analysis, and finance administration
• Supporting month-end processes and ad hoc finance projects
• Collaborating with payroll, finance, compliance, and sales teams to ensure operational accuracy
• Providing support with urgent payroll or finance-related matters when required

About You:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll and/or accounting support
• Experience within healthcare recruitment, agency payroll, or shift-based industries highly regarded
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation and award interpretation
• High attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
• Confident using Excel, including pivot tables and reporting functions
• Experience with payroll/accounting systems such as Xero, MYOB, KeyPay, QuickBooks, or similar
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, adaptable, and solutions-focused mindset

If you are looking for a role where no two weeks are the same and you can bring your payroll and finance expertise into a collaborative environment, we would love to hear from you.