Payroll Expert
The organisation is seeking an experienced payroll expert to join a small team on the North Shore in a medium sized business.
The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for the payroll industry and an interest in working closely with the Finance team to ensure the payroll is processed correctly.
* End-to-End Payroll: Process payroll, including handling new starters, bank changes, superannuation, salary adjustments, allowances and deductions, and terminations.
* Payroll Compliance: Follow documented payroll checking procedures to ensure compliance and accuracy in all payroll tasks.
* Termination Payments: Assist with the calculation and processing of termination payments.
* PAYG, Super, and Third-Party Payments: Support the administration and processing of PAYG, superannuation, and other third-party payments.
* Month End Management: Management of all payroll month end tasks e.g - Reconciliations, Lodging Payroll Tax submissions, Journals, Payroll reporting and any year end responsibilities.
* Audit and Discrepancy Follow-Up: Review audit reports for each payroll cycle and assist with resolving any discrepancies.
* Report Preparation: Assist with preparing regular payroll reports as required.
* Leadership: Support and guide one other payroll team member in their work.
* Process Improvement: Work closely with the business leaders to identify areas of improvement to improve operations.
Requirements
* Proven experience in a similar role, preferably in a payroll or finance environment.
* Competent working in a small team managing an end to end payroll in a stand-alone capacity, has knowledge of all components of the payroll cycle.
* Has a can do attitude - someone who is willing to be hands on and support the team as required.
* Knowledge of Payroll month end tasks.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Previous experience interpreting EBA's/Awards.