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OverviewA prominent cabinet maker located in Bayswater, part of a growing entrepreneurial group spanning cabinetry manufacturing, creative design, and international Danish furniture supply. This role is based at the Bayswater head office (5 days in office) and provides accounting and office administration support. We are looking for a proactive, solution-focused person who enjoys improving processes, thrives in a fast-paced environment, and can confidently manage both financial administration and day-to-day office coordination. You''ll be working closely with ownership and key team members. This is a handson dual role combining accounts operations and office management. The primary focus is to manage daytoday accounting and payroll for the business with invoicing, payroll, reconciliations and admin. The role will streamline and automate finance processes, maintain accurate records, support project margin reporting and keep the office functioning smoothly.Key responsibilitiesAccounting & payroll (primary)Manage full accounts payable and receivable workflows in XeroProcess supplier invoices, batch payments and daily/weekly payment runs; submit invoices proactively when readyReconcile bank accounts and supplier statements; follow up outstanding payables and receivables in a timely mannerPrepare and process payroll: weekly payroll, using Xero Payroll and relevant timesheetsEnsure payroll tax compliance and accurate superannuation processingImplement automation in Xero (bank rules, repeating invoices, payroll automation and mapping of timber award rules where required)Support monthly payroll and reporting cadence and respond to payroll queries promptlyProvide PDF versions of monthly Balance sheet and P&L reports in both accrual and cashOffice management & administrationProvide general office management: answer phones (if required), coordinate supplies and support onsite adminSupport crossteam admin and be a reliable solo operator when needed, escalating complex matters to the leadership teamIdentify opportunities to automate and standardise processes and implement practical solutionsRequirementsSkills & experienceProven experience working in Xero (daytoday accounting, reconciliations, Xero Payroll). Proficient and capable to contribute and learn from youStrong payroll experience including payroll tax, superannuation and awardbased payroll (timber industry experience highly desirable)Solid AP/AR experience and cash managementComfortable running weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll cyclesExcellent organisational skills. Ability to operate autonomously as a solo operator and manage competing prioritiesStrong communication skills and stakeholder management (internal teams, suppliers, external payroll/ accountants)Intermediate to advanced Excel skills and numeracy, familiarity with reporting on gross profit margins for projectsKPIs / performance measuresTimely and accurate payroll processing (0 critical payroll errors)Accounts payable/receivable turnaround and ageing reduction targetsSuccessful implementation of process automation or efficiencies in first 6 monthsMonthly project gross margin reporting delivered on time with actionable insightsPositive feedback from internal stakeholders on responsiveness and organisationSystems & toolsXero (including Xero Payroll) is essentialBank platforms for payment runs and reconciliationsMS Office (Excel required)Cloud document storage (OneDrive/Google Drive)Exposure to OFX, Monday, Filemaker or Aussie Time Sheets is nice to have, but not essentialBenefitsSupportive, close-knit team environmentOpportunity to grow within the business and take on increased responsibilitiesExposure to the full process of cabinetry production, sales, and client managementFlexible working arrangements where possible #J-18808-Ljbffr