Accounts & Payroll Administrator

Thread Recruitment is proud to partner with Fire Risk Consultants in the search for an experienced Accounts & Payroll Administrator.

Working closely with the Business Manager, you'll be responsible for the business's payroll, accounts payable, and the financial administration that keeps the business running smoothly.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys owning the end-to-end payroll function, rather than simply assisting with it.

If you're the person people rely on to get it right, keep things moving and make the working week run that little bit smoother, this is for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Your primary focus will be payroll and accounts payable, including:

• Processing weekly and fortnightly payroll using Xero.
• Entering payroll data from timesheets into Excel and accurately applying the correct pay rates, awards, and entitlements.
• Compiling and reporting entitlement data where applicable (PLSL).
• Managing accounts payable, including processing supplier bills and business expenses; and preparing for payment.
• Reconciling accounts and identifying discrepancies to follow up on any discrepancies or irregularities.
• Generating payroll and financial reports.
• Maintaining accurate financial records, reporting spreadsheets and trackers.
• Looking for opportunities to improve processes, maintain good business practices, and make the day-to-day function more efficient.

Once you're confidently managing the core payroll and accounts functions, you'll have the opportunity to support broader business administration.

Who You Are

You'll be an experienced payroll and accounts professional who works accurately and independently, follows things through, and understands that consistency matters just as much as capability.

You'll ideally bring:

• Recent experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
• Experience using Xero or similar accounting software such as MYOB.
• Confidence interpreting awards, overtime, penalty rates and allowances.
• Strong Microsoft Excel capability.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Strong organisation skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.

Why Join Fire Risk Consultants

Fire Risk Consultants is a specialist bushfire risk and emergency management consultancy supporting clients across Australia. This is a business built by people who genuinely care about their clients, the quality of their work, and helping communities prepare for bushfire risk.

You'll work directly with leaders who are deeply invested in the business they've built. They'll give you the trust and space to do your job well, support you when you need it, and appreciate someone who shows initiative and follows things through.

What You Can Expect:

• A permanent part-time role working 2–3 days per week, with Monday and Tuesday essential (Wednesday preferred).
• A small business where your contribution is visible, and your work is valued.
• The opportunity to take on broader responsibilities as the business continues to grow.
• A long-term opportunity with a business that values reliability, accountability and commitment to excellence.

How to Apply

If you're someone who believes doing the job well speaks for itself, we'd love to meet you.

Please apply with your resume and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and what caught your attention about the role.

For a confidential conversation, reach out to [email protected]