Payroll Accountant

Sydney, NSW
$100,000-110,000 per year
Permanent
Part-time

1 month ago

$100k - $110k + Super
4 days - Part time
Leading Australian orgnisation

This well-established Australian organisation is a leading player in the manufacturing industry, with extensive operations across the country specialising in safety equipment and solutions. Prioritising the well-being of its employees, they provide outstanding benefits aimed at fostering work-life balance, along with opportunities for professional development.As the Payroll Accountant, you will be joining a highly motivated team of professionals supporting the Finance division. Reporting to the Finance Manager, your responsibilities will include:

Facilitate end-to-end weekly payroll processing for employees across Australia & New Zealand, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across multiple locations and award structures
Calculate and lodge payroll liabilities including PAYG withholding, payroll tax obligations, superannuation guarantee contributions, and workers compensation reporting
Conduct comprehensive payroll reporting including periodic compliance reports, exception reporting, variance analysis, and detailed management reporting for senior stakeholders
Maintain payroll system integrity through employee setup, data maintenance, award interpretation, and system updates while ensuring data security and confidentiality protocols
Administer leave management processes including annual leave calculations, personal leave entitlements, long service leave accruals, and leave loading provisions across various employment agreements
Process termination payments and final pay calculations including unused leave entitlements, notice periods, and redundancy payments in accordance with Fair Work requirements
Manage employee expense processing including travel allowances, tool allowances, overtime calculations, and expense claim reconciliations with appropriate approvals
Support month-end financial processes by preparing payroll journals, accruals, and reconciliations for integration with the general ledger system
Respond to employee payroll enquiries in a professional and timely manner while maintaining strict confidentiality and providing clear explanations of pay calculations
Assist with audit processes by preparing payroll documentation, supporting schedules, and liaising with external auditors as required
Provide backup support for other finance team members during peak periods and participate in cross-training opportunities to broaden skill base

To be considered for this exceptional role, you will have at least 4-5 years' proven experience in payroll operations within a high achieving company. You will also have outstanding organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills, and thrive in a collaborative team environment that values support.To apply for this role, please email your resume to quoting reference JP15801 or for additional information phone Jenny Po on .

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