Payroll Officer

Location: Sydney CBD
Discipline: Payroll Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AU$100000 - AU$101000 per annum
Contact name: Mathilde Cauberghs

Contact email: Mathilde.Cauberghs@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 556685_1772183911
Published: about 6 hours ago

Payroll Officer

  • $100,000 + Super | Permanent Full-Time | Sydney CBD, 2000 ON-SITE
  • Excellent company culture and working environment | Small team
  • Manage your own end to end pay & opportunity to be involved in upcoming project

Excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation in a highly service-focused environment.

This role will suit a payroll professional who enjoys working in a structured, compliance-driven environment, thrives on accuracy, and takes pride in delivering high-quality customer service. You will support the Payroll Manager in the delivery of fortnightly payroll, with full responsibility during periods of leave.


THE COMPANY

This organisation operates within a large, structured environment governed by Enterprise Agreements and Awards, offering stability, strong processes, and a collaborative culture.

The payroll function plays a critical role within Finance, ensuring accurate and compliant payroll services are delivered across the business.


BENEFITS INCLUDE

  • Flexible work arrangements

  • Supportive and close-knit Finance team

  • Exposure to Awards and Enterprise Agreements

  • Full training, mentorship and ongoing development

  • Involvement in continuous improvement initiatives

  • Stable and well-established organisation

  • Access to multiple staff events


THE ROLE

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the end-to-end processing of fortnightly payroll, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, Awards, Enterprise Agreements and internal policies.


Key responsibilities include:

  • Administer, calculate and process fortnightly payroll (manual and automated payments)

  • Process payroll exception reports, data entry and EFT disbursements

  • Manage PAYG tax obligations and ensure accurate taxation reporting prior to payment summaries

  • Interpret Awards and Enterprise Agreements accurately and consistently

  • Reconcile payroll accounts quarterly and ensure balances are accurate

  • Prepare monthly and ad hoc payroll reports including headcount and leave liability reporting

  • Manage payroll inbox queries and provide high-quality customer service to employees

  • Take full responsibility for payroll operations during the Payroll Manager's leave


SKILLS REQUIRED

  • Demonstrated at least 3 years payroll experience in a similar role

  • Proven understanding of payroll and basic accounting procedure

  • Strong understanding of payroll legislation, Awards and Enterprise Agreements

  • High attention to detail with the ability to manage high-volume transactions

  • Excellent time management and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

  • A friendly, positive disposition with a strong customer service mindset

  • Full Work Rights in Australia

If you are an experienced Payroll Officer looking for a stable, structured role where you can contribute meaningfully within a supportive team, please apply now.

If we have spoken previously, feel free to contact me directly to discuss further.