Australian Account & Payroll Officer

Overview

This is a remote, full-time Accounts & Payroll Officer role supporting an electrical contracting business.

The position includes end-to-end payroll processing for field technicians, apprentices, and office staff, along with daily accounts payable and receivable responsibilities. While the role is work-from-home, it requires adherence to fixed shift times and use of time tracking during work hours.

Responsibilities

Payroll & Award Compliance

• Process weekly/fortnightly payroll for A-Grade electricians, apprentices, and admin staff
• Interpret and apply the Electrical Award [MA000025] or relevant Enterprise Bargaining Agreements (EBAs), including accurate handling of:
  • Overtime
  • Travel allowances
  • Tool allowances
  • Site-specific penalty rates
• Administer monthly superannuation tracking and process quarterly CoINVEST long-service leave contributions for eligible trade staff
• Track and reconcile annual leave, sick leave, and RDO (Rostered Day Off) accruals

Accounts Payable & Receivable

• Reconcile supplier invoices against purchase orders generated by field staff (examples mentioned: MM Electrical, L&H, Middy’s)
• Generate and track progressive project claims and service invoices for residential builders, commercial clients, or domestic jobs
• Monitor aged receivables and follow up with clients for outstanding payments to protect cash flow

Financial Administration & Job Costing

• Audit timesheets and materials logged in field software to ensure accurate project costing and labor allocation
• Complete daily bank reconciliations and general ledger maintenance using cloud accounting software
• Assist the external accountant with monthly or quarterly Business Activity Statements (BAS), GST tracking, and Single Touch Payroll (STP) lodgements

Requirements

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in an Accounts & Payroll position, preferably within the building, construction, or electrical service trades
• Proficiency with cloud accounting platforms such as Xero or MYOB, and exposure to trade management ecosystems such as simPRO
• Thorough understanding of Australian PAYG tax rules, Superannuation Guarantee requirements, and Fair Work regulations
• Exceptional data entry accuracy for high-volume material receipts and trade timesheets
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with field electricians, suppliers, and builders

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience specifically supporting trade payroll and award compliance (Electrical Award [MA000025] and/or relevant EBAs)

Compensation & Benefits

• Monthly Salary: PHP 58,000
• Salary paid on a bi-monthly basis on the 15th and 30th or 31st of each month
• Overtime pay and extra pay for Philippines public holidays
• Probation: 6 months
• After probation: 10 days annual leave credits
• 5 days of sick leave
• HMO offered after 6-month probation
• 13th Month Pay after 30 days
• Annual Salary Review
• Laptop provided after 30 days
• Permanent work-from-home role (own internet required)

Location

• Remote position
• Mentioned office location: Melbourne office

Work Schedule & Role Expectations

• This is a full-time role (not freelance or flexible-hour arrangement)
• Fixed shift requirements and strict shift times (not flexible)
• Use of time tracking software during work hours
• Active participation in team and client calls with camera ON
• Consistent availability and responsiveness throughout your shift
• Payroll is processed bi-monthly

SHIFT TIMES: 7AM to 4PM Philippine time, Monday to Friday