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Accounts & Payroll Officer

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Part-time, 3 days per week, flexible hours

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Hybrid, Sydney

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About us

\nOceanic Consulting Group (OCG) is an Australian consultancy founded in 2018. We support banks, market participants, payment providers and other financial services organisations. Our work spans business strategy, operational and risk advisory, file review as a service, technology solutions, and talent and HR advisory through OCG Talent. We're in an exciting growth phase, and joining now means you'll help build the operational foundations that support our next stage.\n\n

About the role

\nWe're looking for an experienced Accounts & Payroll Officer to join us, initially part-time. The role is the equivalent of three days a week, and you can work those hours flexibly: five shorter days, three full days, or another pattern that is suitable. It's a hybrid role, with time in our Sydney office and time working from home.
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\nYou'll look after payroll for our team of around 50, which is growing, along with accounts payable and receivable, all in Xero. You'll report into and be supported by our Director, Strategy & Operations and work closely with our HR team. Your job is to make sure staff and suppliers are paid correctly and on time, and that our records stay accurate.
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\nThe role also offers the opportunity to be involved in company-wide operations uplift projects and to gain broader exposure across OCG's finance function.\n\n

What you'll do

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Manage payroll and employee lifecycle administration for 50+ staff, including onboarding, employment changes, leave, allowances, variations, offboarding and end-to-end payroll processing
Manage superannuation, including Superannuation Guarantee, Payday Super and salary sacrifice
Lodge STP reports and support end-of-financial-year finalisation
Reconcile payroll, PAYG withholding, super and leave liabilities
Maintain accurate payroll, employee and financial records, ensuring compliance with internal policies and legislative requirements
Process supplier invoices, payment runs and expense claims
Raise client invoices, apply receipts and follow up overdue accounts
Complete bank reconciliations and support month-end and BAS preparation

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What you'll bring

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3+ years in an accounts and payroll role, including end-to-end payroll for a medium-sized business
Strong, hands-on Xero experience, including Xero Payroll
A solid understanding of super obligations, GST, BAS, STP, the NES and modern award pay requirements
Strong Excel skills and a high level of accuracy
The organisation to manage deadlines across a flexible part-time week
Clear, professional communication and a high level of discretion

\nHighly regarded: Cert IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping, or experience in a professional services or consulting businesses.\n\n

Why join us

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Join a growing business at an exciting stage
Flexible part-time hours and hybrid working between our Sydney office and home
Real ownership of payroll and accounts
Exposure across OCG's broader finance function
The chance to be involved in company-wide operations improvement projects as we grow

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How to apply

\nClick \"Apply\" and submit your resume and a short cover letter outlining your payroll and Xero experience. \n\n

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