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