Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer - Construction Company

The company 
A leading building and civil Construction Company, delivering a wide range of services professionally and capably, is looking for an Bookkeeper/Payroll Officer with a background in Construction to join their close-knit team environment.

The role
The role responsible for administering and maintaining the monthly payroll, ensuring the function operates in a timely and appropriate manner.

Responsibilities:

• Efficient payroll processing and superannuation payments
• An understanding of relevant legislation
• Producing reports on a timely basis
• Coordination of activities across the payroll function to ensure consistency
• Ensure payroll function is operating on a timely, efficient basis through planning and scheduling of tasks to ensure external deadlines are met
• Coordinate process improvements within own area, to ensure duplications are minimized and demands on systems and or resources is reduced
• Contributing to the sharing of knowledge and information within the payroll team and with internal clients

Qualifications:

• At least 3-5 years’ relevant experience in Australian payroll
• Solid understanding of award interpretation
• Knowledge of basic payroll procedures, organisational structure and organisational policies
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and reconciliation skills
• The ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and work with conflicting time constraints.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook) and competent using MS Excel
• Minimum high school level of education (Essential)

Benefits:

• Flexible working arrangements available (hybrid work model)
• Work with a fantastic close-knit Finance team
• Ongoing reward and recognition programs
• Further training and personal development encouraged
• Regular company social and community events
• Free onsite parking
• A large range of company staff discounts

Additional information

• New Build Commercial and Multi-unit residential projects up to $50 million
• Ongoing reward and recognition programs
• Work with a fantastic close-knit Finance team