Senior Payroll Officer

Location: Sydney CBD
Discipline: Accounting Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AU$90000.00 - AU$100000.00 per annum
Contact name: Dijana Hansen-Chambers

Contact email: Dijana.Hansen-Chambers@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 279947
Published: 4 days ago

Senior Payroll Officer

  • $95,000 - $100,000 + super | CBD - hybrid - 2 days WFH
  • Opportunity to step up into a leadership role
  • Positive, team-oriented environment with great energy

We are seeking a Payroll Specialist that is ready to step into a leadership role while expanding expertise in system implementations. This role is ideal for someone passionate about payroll that is skilled in handling high-level investigations and escalations and eager to grow into a Team Lead position.

Benefits:

  • Career growth opportunity with ongoing training, mentoring and leadership opportunities.
  • Enjoy a hybrid work setup with 2 days WFH
  • Gain exposure to complex, high-value payroll operations
  • Join a positive, team-oriented environment with great energy
  • Regular events, activities, and celebrations to keep work fun!

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing end-to-end high-volume payroll ensuring seamless pay cycles
  • Assist with payroll system implementations and process improvements.
  • Support the Payroll Manager in reviewing and overseeing payroll processing.
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, including calculations, PAYG, and payroll tax lodgements.
  • Handle escalations and complex payroll issues.
  • Train, mentor and develop the payroll team.

Requirements:

  • Solid experience in end-to-end payroll processing.
  • Strong problem-solving skills for investigations & escalations.
  • Skilled in navigating complex payroll situations.
  • Deep knowledge of ATO legislation related to payroll.
  • Interest in payroll system implementations and process improvements.
  • Leadership potential - someone eager to step up & mentor others and guide a team with confidence
  • Excellent communication skills and a proactive, solution-focused mindset.

If you're looking for career progression and a dynamic environment, please APPLY NOW or contact Dijana at AccountAbility for more information.