Payroll Officer

Mulberry Tree Childcare and Kindy is a privately owned WA Childcare Group looking for a self-motivated and enthusiastic Payroll Officer to manage our 575 plus employee database. This permanent part-time role will work alongside our accounts team to deliver outstanding payroll function and administration support to the business.

 The successful candidate will be responsible for: 

• Management of payroll including processing and reconciling fortnightly and adhoc payments (approx. 575 employees)
• Maintaining employee records and personnel files including leave entitlements
• Month end reconciliations including PAYG, payroll tax & super
• Ensure confidentiality of employee’s personal information
• Ensure all payroll related reconciliations are performed in an accurate and timely fashion.
• Comply with relevant awards, agreements, visas, legislation and remain up to date with relevant changes and the impacts on payroll
• Maintain accurate payroll records, including database updates.
• Management of Trainee incentives
• Worker Compensation claims

Month end reporting

• Extract reports from payroll software for month end processing (reconciliation and posting of journals) into accounting software 
• Prepare and process all other payroll related journals for posting into the accounting software
• Complete balance sheet account reconciliation of payroll related general ledger accounts
• Assist accountant with month end analysis by providing commentary on payroll related cost movements

What will be your role?

We are searching for a candidate who is personable and has a strong desire to assist others. Someone who is dynamic, innovative and can handle the multiple inquiries in timely and effective manner. This is a part-time payroll compliance and administration role which may include other related HR & administrative tasks.  Full-time hours may be considered for the right candidate.

To be considered you must meet the following criteria:

• Must be available to work alternate Mondays 9.00am - 5.00pm and Tuesday to Friday 9.00am - 2.30pm (negotiable by mutual agreement)
• Minimum of 5 years payroll experience
• Excellent people and communication skills.  Verbal and Written.
• High level of numerical and financial literacy.
• High attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Friendly and professional phone manner.
• Team player with an enthusiastic attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Intermediate ability in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Competence in understanding relevant legislation, awards, taxation and superannuation.
• Knowledge of Definitiv Payroll Software is desirable but not essential
• The position would suit someone with current experience in payroll. The role is suitable for someone looking to further their career and knowledge base in an expanding company with a great team of people. The suitable applicant would also enjoy working on varying tasks in various areas of the accounts and administration.

We are committed to providing ongoing professional and personal development.  We take our work seriously but not ourselves! We value the relationships we have with our staff and place emphasis on celebrating as a team.  

If this sounds like the role for you, please apply. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications close : Friday 12th April or earlier if position filled.

Previous applicants need not apply.

No recruitment companies please.