Finance and Payroll Officer

• Based on St Kilda Road with hybrid working
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Get involved in our new HR & Payroll system implementation

Are you an experienced payroll professional looking for an opportunity to contribute your expertise and support process improvements? Join ATOM’s collaborative team in a role that blends financial and payroll functions with process optimisation, all while benefiting from a flexible hybrid work environment.

About the Company

Formed in 2015 through a partnership between BP—one of the world's largest oil and gas companies—and UGL, a leader in outsourced engineering and asset management, ATOM is built on deep industry expertise and operational excellence.

We are specialists in bulk fuel terminal operations, ensuring safe and reliable processes across our network. With a strong focus on efficiency, compliance, and continuous process improvements, we support 140 employees across 20 diverse sites around Australia. As we expand, our commitment to best-in-class operations and engineering capability remains at the core of what we do.

Joining ATOM at this exciting time means being part of a head office support function team driving improvements in payroll systems and financial management practices to enhance efficiency and reliability.

About the Role

As Finance & Payroll Officer, reporting to the Financial Accounting Manager, you will be an integral part of our Business Services Team, overseeing payroll delivery, payroll month accruals, payroll year end process and payroll reporting while performing accounts payable function. You’ll also be joining the team during an exciting time of change as our implementation of our new Integrated HR/Payroll system kicks off, offering opportunities for collaboration, learning, and growth.

At ATOM, we embrace a semi-structured hybrid working model, balancing in-office collaboration with the flexibility of working from home to promote a strong work-life balance.

The role encompasses the following responsibilities: -

• Process end-to-end monthly payroll for 140 employees, including onboarding, salary adjustments, and offboarding.
• Oversee superannuation contributions, payroll tax filings, and monthly payroll journal preparation.
• Conduct annual reporting and reconciliations for payroll tax, Workcover, and payment summaries.
• Manage general ledger reconciliations related to payroll and employee benefits.
• Provide payroll-related insights for yearly salary reviews and bonus processes.
• Handle payroll queries and support audits/process improvements.
• Process end-to-end accounts payable and fortnightly payment runs.
• Perform administrative tasks, including CEO support as required.

About You

You are a detail-oriented and highly organised payroll specialist who thrives in a fast-paced and evolving environment. Confident in managing end-to-end payroll processes, you ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency while supporting a collaborative team. Your strong knowledge of payroll systems, Microsoft Excel, and ATO reporting requirements will enable you to contribute effectively to payroll operations and continuous improvement initiatives. Your excellent time management and interpersonal skills, paired with a friendly and approachable style, will make you a valued team member.

Please note that ATOM strongly values diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from a variety of backgrounds.

What’s on offer

• ATOM offers a flexible and inclusive workplace where our values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Respect drive everything we do
• Competitive salary package including annual discretionary bonus
• Flexible work practices, including WFH and in the office.
• A focus on employee experiences and wellness.
• Salary Continuance Insurance.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your payroll career, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with your current CV and cover letter.