Company Overview
Join a globally recognised agribusiness organisation that plays a critical role in supporting farmers and agricultural communities across Australia. As part of a global group operating across North and South America and Australia, the business combines scale with strong local expertise. The organisation supports Australian agriculture through an extensive network of corporate branches, franchises, members, and agents, offering services including precision farming, livestock marketing, agricultural services, finance, insurance, water solutions and rural real estate. With a strong focus on safety, integrity and innovation, the business is committed to helping farmers grow a sustainable future.
The Role
Reporting to the Reporting & Planning Manager, the Payroll Accountant plays a key role in ensuring payroll transactions are accurately recorded and reconciled within the finance system. Acting as the link between Payroll/HR, Finance and the wider business, you will ensure payroll data flows correctly from the payroll system into SAP while providing analysis and reporting to support financial planning and decision-making. This position offers strong exposure to multiple finance functions including FP&A, financial accounting and taxation, while contributing to process improvements and compliance across payroll-related accounting activities.
Responsibilities
* Manage the interface of payroll data from the payroll system into SAP
* Work closely with Payroll and HR teams to resolve data discrepancies and processing issues
* Post payroll-related journals and ensure accurate accounting of payroll transactions
* Prepare and maintain general ledger reconciliations for payroll balance sheet accounts
* Provide salaries and wages data to FP&A and commercial teams for budgeting and forecasting
* Analyse payroll cost movements and provide commentary on period variances
* Support tax and finance teams with payroll-related documentation (including FBT and audit requirements)
* Assist with internal and external audit queries relating to payroll accounting
* Contribute to payroll-related projects including legislative changes and system/process improvements
* Collaborate with multiple internal stakeholders across finance and business units
The Candidate
* Strong attention to detail and analytical mindset
* Ability to work across multiple stakeholders including HR, Payroll and Finance teams
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
* Confident communicator with strong problem-solving capability
* Collaborative approach with a focus on process improvement
Qualifications
* Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline
* CA or CPA qualified (or working towards)
* Experience working with integrated ERP systems (SAP highly regarded)
* Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* Experience with reporting tools such as TM1 advantageous
How to Apply
To apply online, click the link below. For enquiries, contact Alex Cox at:acox@sharpandcarter.com.au
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