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Position: Accountant - Payroll & Finance in a Growing Agribusiness (6-month Contract)
Location: Marland Mushrooms Farm, Stapylton Qld
About Us:
At Marland Mushrooms, we're not just growing mushrooms; we're cultivating innovation, sustainability, and a deep-rooted passion for delivering the freshest produce to our community. As pioneers in the mushroom industry, we're committed to pushing boundaries, embracing technology, and nurturing a culture of excellence.
We are Queensland’s preferred supplier of premium quality mushrooms to major retailers. Operating 24/7 from our state-of-the-art facility in Stapylton, we continue to see strong demand for our products and ongoing growth across the business. Our teams are highly engaged and committed to maintaining the high standards our customers rely on.
About the Role:
Contract Role (6-month contract)
We’re looking for a well-rounded Accountant to lead our payroll and support our finance functions. This is a 6-month contract role, reporting directly to the General Manager and working closely with both onshore and offshore teams.
Your responsibilities will span both payroll and general accounting. You’ll also play a key role in overseeing operational data accuracy, managing compliance, and contributing to automation and systems improvement.
You’ll join a friendly, supportive team and have the opportunity to shape finance processes.
About You:
Degree qualified in Accounting (CPA/CA preferred but not essential)
3-5+ years’ experience in payroll and general accounting roles
Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and employer obligations
Hands-on experience with Xero and KeyPay (or similar cloud-based systems)
Experience supervising or coordinating with offshore teams
High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy
Strong time management and ability to work independently
Professional, collaborative communicator with a proactive mindset
Interest in system improvements and automation (desirable)
Key Responsibilities:
Payroll & Compliance
End-to-end payroll processing using KeyPay/Employsure
Ensure compliance with modern awards, superannuation, PAYG, and leave entitlements
Interpret industrial awards and enterprise agreements
Prepare payroll tax, superannuation, and other statutory obligations
Accounting & Reporting
Support month-end close, journals, and reconciliations
Assist with budgeting and management reporting
Maintain accurate payroll and employee data
Leadership & Oversight
Support offshore team handling payroll and finance data entry
Oversee data entry for work orders (offshore) and order/scheduling processes (onshore)
Collaborate closely with HR and operations on finance-related matters
Improvement & Systems
Contribute to finance system improvements and automation initiatives
Identify and implement best practices in payroll and accounting processes
If you would like to become part of the Marland team, we want to hear from you! Please apply now with a cover letter and resume.
Note to Recruiters: We have a focused in-house recruitment team who are experts on finding the very best talent for our company and we kindly request that recruiters do not contact us regarding assisting with our job vacancies. Whilst we acknowledge your interest and expertise, we have everything we need in house to attract and hire the right candidates for our team. Thank you.
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