JOB OVERVIEW

The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible primarily for completing the working papers and assisting the onshore team in processing payroll-related tasks.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• For their delegated clients, the payroll officer is responsible for:

• Process 100 - 200 staff per week across multiple awards
• Respond to pay queries accordingly via email and phone
• General payroll management in accordance with relevant workplace awards
• Maintaining payroll software
• Maintaining accurate employee details for all clients – including entering new employee informationProcessing payrolls once the client has approved
• previews
• Run monthly payroll journals for integration into MYOB Advanced /XERO
• Complete payroll reconciliations
• Complete monthly super reconciliations
• Process monthly superannuation contributions through employer portals
• Recording payroll information in accounting software and in the company archive system
• Maintain systems for data accuracy and reporting
  • Astute payroll is used for timesheets, payroll, month end invoicing, expense claims
  • This role is the key responsible owner of this system

• General Payroll Management
  • Be familiar with guidelines for employers
  • Be familiar with the relevant award structure for each client
  • Process payroll on the day agreed upon with the client
  • Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with client instructions at all time

• Payroll Software
  • Be familiar with all aspects of the payroll software used for each client
  • Maintain the integrity and currency of all information within the payroll software (employee details, employer details, award rates, superannuation funds etc)
  • Ensure previews are approved before processing the final payroll

• Recording of Payroll Information
  • Produce superannuation and YTD reports monthly
  • Reconcile wages, PAYG and superannuation using payroll software

• Superannuation and STP obligations:
  • Process superannuation via the online portal for each client monthly
  • Ensure all superannuation records and employee details are current
  • Ensure STP is uploaded for each payroll
  • Ensure the computer is maintained in optimal working order at all times

• Expense claims
  • Oversee and implement a process for expense claims and payment as part of payroll

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Should be a graduate of Finance and or Accounting, Management course.

Product Knowledge

• 5+ years’ experience in AU Payroll
• Sound knowledge of office administration systems and processes.
• Knowledge of Xero, Microsoft Office Suite, and G-Suite.
• Sound bookkeeping knowledge, including bank reconciliations and BAS preparation.
• Australian Payroll Experience
• Strong Computer Skills

System and Application Knowledge

• Experience with Astute, Employment Hero, and Astute Payroll are highly regarded