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