Job Description

About Sharps Australia

Sharps Australia is an Australian-owned hazard and safety inspection business, operating since 1999. Our inspectors find and remove hidden hazards from vehicles before anyone else has to handle them. Sharps operates Australia wide with inspectors based in every state and territory.

Behind our inspectors sits a growing support team in Australia and the Philippines. In this role you'll work alongside our current payroll team, as part of our Manila-based finance team, and with our Australian leadership every day. You'll be joining an established team, not starting on your own.

We value accuracy, reliability and people who take ownership of their work. Our people matter to us, and getting their pay right every time is at the heart of this role.

About the role

Working alongside our current payroll team, your main focus will be making sure our people are paid correctly and on time. You'll also provide support to our finance function across accounts payable and receivable. This role is full-time fixed term contract for 6 months.

Payroll (primary focus)

Processing end-to-end payroll runs accurately and on schedule
Checking timesheets, leave requests and allowances before each pay run
Maintaining employee records, pay rates and entitlements
Answering payroll queries from staff and managers
Preparing payroll reports and reconciliations

Finance support

Entering and reconciling supplier invoices and assisting with payment runs (accounts payable)
Raising customer invoices, following up outstanding debtors and applying receipts (accounts receivable)
Keeping records accurate in Xero and helping with month-end tasks

What you'll bring

Essential

At least 2 years experience processing Australian payroll end to end
Working knowledge of Modern Awards, superannuation, PAYG withholding and Single Touch Payroll (STP)
Hands-on accounts payable and accounts receivable experience
Strong Excel skills and a high level of accuracy with numbers
Excellent written and spoken English
Ability to work independently, keep information confidential and meet pay-run deadlines
A reliable internet connection and a quiet home workspace

Highly regarded

Experience using Xero, including Xero Payroll
Experience using Employment Hero

Nice to have

Experience paying staff across multiple Australian states

What's on offer

Top-of-market pay: AUD $2,000 per month (approx. ₱86,000) for a 6-month fixed term
Work from home, Monday to Friday on Australian business hours, with weekends off
Work alongside our existing payroll team, supporting a national Australian business
Hands-on experience across Australian payroll, with broader finance exposure