Payroll and Accounts Payable Officer (Floreat)

The Western Force is a qualified rugby union team based in Western Australia competing in the elite Super Rugby Pacific and Super W competitions. As an organisation, the Force has a proud history, having been formed in 2004 and making its Super Rugby debut in 2006 at its original home, Subiaco Oval. Backed by Tattarang, the club operates at the highest level of sporting professionalism in Western Australia and has a strong presence nationally and internationally. The Western Force are a seeking a Payroll and Accounts Payables Officer on a full time permanent contract. This is versatile role that is primarily aimed at providing administrative and processing support in the areas of payroll and accounts payable within the Finance team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity for a flexible working arrangement with ability to work from home 1 day a week. The role requires accurate and timely payments to suppliers and employees whilst maintaining related records to comply with organisational and legal requirements. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to; Payroll
- Preparation and processing of the organisation's monthly payroll
- processing new employee records and master file maintenance of all payroll related transactions including transfers, allowances, deductions, superannuation, salary packaging, tax and workers compensation payments
- being the first point of contact for employees on pay related queries and managing the query through to resolution in consultation with the employee
- Reconciliation and preparation of payments for salary deductions, superannuation contributions and tax payments
- preparation of monthly, quarterly and ad hoc reports for finance and other internal and external parties as required
- preparation of payroll journals and reconcilliation of payroll related general ledger accounts
- maintain relationships with staff within support functions and external parties (e.g. superannuation funds, ATO) to contribute to quality service delivery of payroll operations and activities
- payroll compliance lodgments (e.g. payroll tax, worker's compensation insurance)
- ensure the consistent application of best practice payroll processes as directed
- Analysis of awards and enterprise agreement to ensure all payments are calculated accurately Accounts Payable
- verify accuracy of supplier invoices
- review coding and approvals ensuring they comply with financial policies and procedures
- schedule pay runs based on standard company payment terms
- liaise with internal and eternal customers to resolve queries
- verify and process employee expense claims
- update and maintain vendor database in a timely manner
- perform reconciliations including supplier reconciliations, credit card reconciliations and more
- support the month end process by providing supporting documentation for month end journals
- report on aged payables and other ad hoc reporting, where applicable
- identify improvements to the accounts payable process
- complete supplier credit applications
- any ad hoc requests as required by the Finance Team To be successful in this role you will need the following experience, skills and qualifications:
- minimum 5 years experience in a high volume and fast paced payroll / accounts payable environment
- willingness to uphold t6he mission, vision and values of the organisation
- strong attention to detail
- confidence in dealing with internal and external stakeholders
- strong problem solving, decision making and analytical skills
- ability to work collaboratively within a team
- excellent communication skills, both verbally and written
- proven experience in project related payroll work
- experience in a range of payroll and accounting software products
- advanced computing skills in MS office suite
- a certificate IV in payroll administration, is highly desirable If you believe you have what it takes to be our Payroll and Accounts Payable Officer, please send through a copy of your CV and cover letter. Applications close Tuesday 9 June 2026. Please note we reserve the right to close applications early should a suitable candidate be identified. Western Force embraces Equal Opportunity and promotes diversity. We actively encourage Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander people, men and women of all backgrounds, ages, sexual orientation, and People with Disability to apply. Apply on Kit Job: kitjobau.com/job/3r11sj