AddressAre you an experienced Payroll Clerk/Officer who is looking for a new challenge? or are you looking to branch out from accounts to payroll?
THE ROLE
An exciting dual role opportunity has become available for a Payroll Officer/ Accounts Assistant to join our Head Office team. This position is responsible for all payroll tasks with the addition of assisting the accounts department in some day-to-day tasks. It is preferable to employee an experienced payroll person, however for the right person with an accounts background, we have the training available to help someone move into the payroll field.
This role involves accurate payroll processing, PAYG, Workcover, Payroll tax, ensuring our employees are paid using the correct awards and all payroll processes. Assisting with auditing hotel trading data, processing invoices and processing payments in MYOB. The role shall also assist with admin duties when required.
This role requires a strong understanding of Payroll and financial systems, attention to detail and the ability to work confidentially and collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.
PAYROLL
- Process payroll weekly accurately and efficiently using FoundU;
- Knowledge of awards (preferable);
- Maintain confidentiality and security of employee payroll information;
- Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data, including hours worked, leave balances, and salary adjustments;
- Enter into MYOB all weekly payroll Journals, including wage break down, PAYG payments, payroll tax and Superannuation payments;
- Handle all aspects of payroll administration, such as approving new employees in the payroll system, updating employee information (if required), and processing terminations or resignations;
- Reconcile payroll transactions and resolve any discrepancies or errors;
- Generate payroll reports, including payroll summaries, tax reports, and other required reports;
- Respond to payroll-related inquiries from employees and managers. Provide assistance and guidance on payroll-related matters;
- Prepare PAYG, payroll tax and super reports & payments on a monthly basis;
- Ensure payroll-related activities, such as WorkCover and child support, are reconciled, processed and reported;
- Annual reconciliation and lodgement of all payroll and oncosts e.g. Workers Compensation, PAYG, Payroll tax, superannuation and STP.
ACCOUNTS & GENERAL DUTIES
- Reconcile cheque, EFT, and cash payments to the bank statement;
- Handle archiving related tasks;
- Carry out admin/reception tasks when required;
- Carry out all other adhoc tasks requested by management;
- Provide backup for both accounts payable and reception while members are on leave, if required;
- Ensure your work is completed in appropriate timeframes and strive for high productivity;
- Ensure all department processes, procedures, and activities are recorded, and ongoing reviews and corrective actions are performed to ensure continuous improvement of the department;
- Exceptional accuracy and attention to detail;
- A professional appearance;
- Excellent communication and people skills;
- Ability to use initiative and has a strong work ethic.
Qualifications/Experience:
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience processing Payroll preferable;
- MUST have Minimum 1 years' experience in Accounts & Admin duties;
- Previous experience with MYOB (or a similar accounting program) required;
- Previous experience with FoundU payroll system an advantage.
Renumeration will be commensurate with experience.
