Fountain Consulting is a highly regarded advisory and management firm partnering with family-owned and private businesses. Alongside our consulting engagements, we provide clients with tailored financial management solutions including CFO services, management accounting, accounts payable and receivable support, and payroll services.
The majority of our new work comes through referrals, a reflection of the quality of our service, trusted relationships, and strong reputation in the market.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced and detail oriented Payroll Officer to join our growing team.
In this role, you will work closely with clients, CFOs, and Finance Managers to manage end-to-end employee onboarding and payroll operations across labour hire and wet hire businesses. The role will also involve preparing and coordinating customer invoicing.
You will play a key role in ensuring timesheets are processed accurately, payroll is completed on time, and client invoicing is prepared correctly and within required timeframes. You will also help maintain effective controls and deliver consistently high service standards.
This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and takes pride in accuracy, organisation, and building strong working relationships.
The role is based in our Hamilton office with flexible working arrangements available.
About You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
* 3–5 years' experience in a payroll or payroll administration role
* Experience within labour hire, construction, mining or similar industries (preferred)
* Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
* Sound understanding of payroll legislation, awards, and compliance requirements
* Strong communication and relationship management skills
* The ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines
* Proficiency in payroll and Microsoft Office systems, particularly Excel
To be considered for this role, you must be an Australian citizen, permanent resident, or hold a valid Australian work visa.
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