Payroll/Accounting Officer

About the Organisation

Gunnedah Shire Council is an integral part of the Gunnedah community, a vibrant, warm and friendly town surrounded by the expansive Liverpool Plains and framed by the Nandewar Ranges. Gunnedah Shire Council is committed to providing a friendly and helpful service to all stakeholders. The council is dedicated to Gunnedah being a liveable and accessible community for all ages and demographics. Additionally, Gunnedah Shire Council is proud to promote economic and business development in the region

The council is not only invested in the people of Gunnedah, the council is heavily invested in its employees and their future careers.

About the Opportunity

The Gunnedah Shire Council now has an exciting full-time (35 hours per week) opportunity for a Payroll/Accounting Officer to join their team in Gunnedah, NSW.

Reporting to the Coordinator - Accounting & Treasury, the role will primarily be responsible for providing high quality, professional payroll and financial accounting services to Council’s Internal & External Customers and allocating resources effectively and efficiently ensuring compliance to all legislation, strategies, policies, plans of Council and responsibilities in a timely manner.

More specifically, your day-to-day duties will include (but will not be limited to):

• Control and deliver all information relating to Council’s payroll function in accordance with all relevant legislation, Council policies, management directives and procedures in a confidential, accurate, timely and complete manner.
• Calculate, process, reconcile and report on all associated payroll tasks including, but not limited to: deductions, allowances, leave, superannuation, salary sacrifices, taxation and terminations.
• Manage and maintain employee records including employee Masterfile database and electronic records.
• Preparation and lodgement of various taxation returns to meet legislative requirements including but not limited to BAS, FBT, Payroll Tax.
• Interpretation and keep up to date Application’s of Legislative requirement such as Taxation, Long Service Leave, Superannuation, Fringe Benefits Tax, Payroll Tax but excluding interpretation of the LGSA (State Award).
• Undertake tasks in a manner that ensures complete and accurate financial records are captured and maintained within the appropriate systems and in accordance with legislation, Council policies, management directives and procedures.
• Completion of daily bank reconciliations and managing cash requirements as required as a backup.
• Process documents, develop and maintain written procedures, prepare correspondence and maintain complex spreadsheets as required.
• Manage completion of returns and surveys including but not limited to payroll and grants commission returns and others as required.
• Assist in the completion of annual statutory financial reports and returns as required.
• Utilise expert knowledge to provide analysis and reporting of financial data to/for internal customers.
• To provide continual improvement concerning non-conformities through coaching.
• Provide ongoing maintenance and review of appropriate systems and processes for the capture and management of Council’s statutory financial records, taxation obligations and internal reporting capabilities.
• Provide assistance and relief to staff in the Finance department of Council as required and undertake other tasks as required to meet the desired outcomes of the department.
• Provide professional advice and assistance as required.
• Provide training and direction to trainee as required.

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About You

The ideal candidate will have demonstrated experience working in payroll and/or a finance environment – at least 3 Years and a Certificate 3 in Finance or equivalent

You will have well developed skills in the application of Microsoft Excel software and financial software packages, a willingness to learn and work within a team environment as well as independently, well developed organisational skills to work autonomously and manage ones time and priorities effectively and well developed negotiation, problem solving skills and customer service experience to manage enquiries and complaints with sensitivity and confidentially.

Knowledge of Civica software, Local Government experience, a working knowledge of the Local Government (State) Award, Long Service Leave Act, Fringe Benefits Tax legislation and Payroll Tax will be highly regarded.

About the Benefits

In this role you will enjoy working within an organisation with a great culture and a shire with a fantastic sense of community!

In return for your hard work and dedication you will also receive an attractive salary from $66,100 - $73,000 PLUS a range of additional benefits including;

• Super;
• Salary packaging
• Ongoing training & development opportunities;
• RDO's every 3 weeks;
• Flexible working options

If you're looking for your next role within a supportive work environment and a vibrant local community, look no further! - Apply Now!

PPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECIEVED NO LATER THAN CLOSE OF BUSINESS THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 2022.