Senior Payroll Officer

Location: Sydney CBD
Discipline: Payroll Support
Job type: Permanent
Salary: AU$95000 - AU$100000 per annum
Contact name: Gina Morley

Contact email: Gina.Morley@accountability.com.au
Job ref: 558099_1777452554
Published: 14 days ago
Senior Payroll Officer
  • $95,000 - $100,000 + Super | Sydney CBD 3 days WFH
  • Manage end to end payroll using iChris across ANZ working closely with Finance
  • Partner closely with PM & key stakeholders to improve processes and influence how payroll is delivered
Join a high‑functioning payroll team where your expertise is valued and your contribution recognised, great benefits and work flexibility.
THE CLIENT
Work for a growing, global organisation operating across Australia, New Zealand and international markets. This business is values‑driven, highly collaborative and you'll be part of a professional payroll and finance function that partners closely with HR and finance.
BENEFITS
  • Up to 3 days working from home
  • Located in Sydney CBD (NSW 2000)
  • Supportive Payroll Manager and collaborative finance & HR team
  • Exposure to ANZ and global payroll operations
  • Opportunity to contribute to process improvements and automation
  • Flexible start and finish times
  • Stable, permanent role with long‑term career development
THE ROLE
  • End‑to‑end payroll processing for fortnightly pays across Australia and New Zealand
  • Review and process payroll payments including bank files and superannuation
  • Ensure payroll accuracy, compliance and timely delivery
  • Payroll reconciliations, journals and general ledger alignment
  • Payroll tax, workers compensation and audit support
  • Act as escalation point for payroll queries
  • Support month‑end and reporting
  • Identify and contribute to payroll process improvements and efficiencies
THE PERSON
  • Experience with end‑to‑end payroll including month end
  • Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (NZ exposure highly regarded)
  • Exposure to large payroll systems (IChris experience desirable)
  • Confident interpreting awards
  • Strong Excel skills (including pivot tables)
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
  • Ability to work autonomously in a hybrid environment
  • Full Australian working rights (Permanent role)
If we have already spoken and you are already in my Payroll Network, please feel free to call or email me directly, otherwise please apply now.
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(AccountAbility has been specialising in payroll recruitment, both on a temporary and permanent basis across the Sydney market for 20+ years. If this particular role doesn't suit, please reach out to Gina Morley for further support.)