Finance Officer (6-month contract)

QLD - Cairns

Temporary

Job description

Your New Company
Our client is a large and diverse organisation delivering essential services across multiple locations. With a busy finance function supporting a substantial workforce, they are seeking an experienced Finance Officer to join the team on a 6-month contract and provide immediate support across payroll and finance operations.

Your New Role
This is a hands-on Finance Officer position with a strong payroll focus. You'll spend around 60% of your time supporting payroll processing and compliance, with the remainder dedicated to reconciliations, journals, reporting and month-end activities.

Key duties include:
  • Fortnightly payroll processing and timesheet administration.
  • Reconciliations, journals and general ledger support.
  • Assisting with month-end reporting and BAS preparation.
  • Maintaining payroll and financial data within TechnologyOne.
  • Supporting ad hoc finance projects and team initiatives.

What you need to succeed
You will be an experienced Finance, Payroll or Accounts professional with a strong understanding of payroll processing, financial administration and month-end support. Confident working within ERP systems and operating in a fast-paced environment, you'll be ready to make an immediate impact from the outset.

What You'll Get in Return
6-month contract with immediate commencement.
$60,000-$70,000 salary package.
Varied role across payroll and finance.
Opportunity to gain experience in a large, complex environment.
Supportive team and collaborative culture.

What you need to do now
If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ or for more information, please contact Farrel Purwadi at Hays on 07 4049 2973 or email

If this job isn't quite right for you, though you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion and visit our website www.hays.com.au to review our current list of available positions.


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Job Summary

  • Published on: 23 Jul, 2026
  • Category: Accounting Support
  • Vacancy: 1
  • Job type: Temporary
  • Salary:
  • Location: QLD - Cairns
  • Job Nature: Temporary

Company Details

  • Name: Hays
  • Location: QLD - Cairns