Senior Payroll Manager

About BDO
BDO is a trusted adviser to clients looking for services. As one of the world’s leading audit and accounting organisations, we have clients of all types and sizes across an array of industry sectors.
Our are at the core of who we are and how we work with each other and with our clients. These values are the foundation of , IDEAS | PEOPLE | TRUST. This is about delivering ideas and advice that create value; quality-driven people who are motivated by providing exceptional client service; and being trusted to get the job done. Learn more .
About Us
BDO Western Sydney office, the newly established office aiming to extend BDO’s premier advisory and compliance services in the Western Sydney market, invites aspiring Senior Payroll professionals to be part of our dynamic and innovative team. We are geared towards addressing the diverse needs of local and international businesses in Australia's third-largest economy.
BDO is a workplace that champions a culture of inclusion and diversity, and we offer:

• A competitive salary package: we attract the best candidates in the market by offering salary packages that

reflect our team members skills and contributions.

• Hybrid Working Arrangement: Enjoy the flexibility and balance of a hybrid working model.
• Lifestyle Benefits: Experience the advantage of our lifestyle benefits such as discounted gym memberships and participation in our sporting teams and events.
• Family-Focused Support: Benefit from our supportive family-focused resources.
• Mental Health Wellbeing: Access to mental health resources and coaching.
• Training & Additional Study Support: Achieve further with our ongoing internal and external training across a variety of relevant courses.

Why Join Us?

• Endless Growth Opportunities: Seize the chance to grow yourself and your career in Western Sydney’s rapidly evolving market and fast track your career opportunities.
• Direct Interaction with Partners: Engage directly with senior leadership, gaining invaluable experience and

insights as well as contributing ideas that will shape how we work together and with our clients.

• Professional Development: Avail yourself of frequent technical training, leadership courses, career coaching,

and more.

• Firm-wide & Social Events: Participate in unique events and foster community and collaboration with monthly and quarterly gatherings and our annual charity gala.

Inclusion:
BDO Western Sydney is a proud equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals.
The Role:
The purpose of this role is to lead and grow a team which provides outsourced payroll services to our clients. Our services are focused on fulfilling the needs of existing clients across our organisation and network, and to also expand delivery of these services to new potential clients.
Key Responsibilities:

• Managing a portfolio of clients and overseeing the delivery of outsourced payroll and related services to new

and existing clients, primarily in relation to Award and Enterprise Agreement based payrolls

• Undertaking and reviewing the tailoring of payroll platform rule sets to client requirements
• Ensuring a thorough review of all payroll calculations is undertaken, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail are adhered to at all times and are delivered in a timely manner
• Maintain and cultivate strong client relationships through direct liaison both virtually and in person, including liaising with clients on day to day matters, proactively identifying any potential to expand service offerings, and attending to or facilitating client query responses in the appropriate manner
• Planning and managing payroll transitions or implementations from other providers or in-house teams where required
• Facilitating compliance with current legislation such as superannuation, PAYG, terminations and state payroll

tax

• Following and maintaining a consistent approach to payroll processing for all clients with a strong focus on

documentation for each client

• Assisting in preparing proposals and undertaking pricing reviews
• Ongoing liaison and development of payroll processes and software platform, including EH Payroll (formerly

KeyPay), and other internal and external systems supporting the delivery of services

• Mentoring and training junior staff, including working with the other payroll services managers to develop,

maintain and review learning and development programs to enhance the teams existing skills and develop
specific areas as required or anticipated

• Liaising with other specialty areas of the firm including HR consulting services, expatriate services, migration services, management accounting team and client services team to achieve compliance for clients
• Adhere to all BDO vision, values, strategies and policies as well as demonstrating strong leadership and people management capabilities.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Over 10 years’ payroll experience
• Well-developed understanding of payroll principles and associated tax laws, especially in relation to Award and Enterprise Agreement based payrolls
• Knowledge of privacy requirements especially in relation to personal data
• Experience managing people and teams - organises time and resources to achieve aims, including resource

planning to accommodate anticipated future requirements

• Demonstrated experience in project and change management, especially relating to development and

implementation of standardised processes and technology

• Committed to delivering quality service and maintaining strong client relationships
• Achieves successful outcomes through clear and effective written and verbal communication and the ability to collaborate with others
• Superior problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines
• Assumes responsibility and accountability, achieves buy in
• Is willing and driven, takes a proactive approach

Experience with software applications:

• Solid payroll system experience, preferably with cloud based platforms including EH Payroll (formerly KeyPay)
• Proficient in Microsoft office package

What we will offer you
BDO offers professional development, collaborative culture, workplace flexibility, global career growth opportunities and an industry-competitive salary package.
We are committed to building your technical, advisory, leadership, and management skills, and balance work with promoting health, wellbeing, workplace giving and social activities. At BDO, we want you to enjoy what you do and the community of colleagues and clients you work with.
As a firm, we embrace an inclusive culture and value the difference and unique perspective of every individual. We are proud to be named an Inclusive Employer by Diversity Council Australia (DCA).
To submit your application please click Apply or for further information please contact Michelle Lorschy on 8264 6610. Learn more at BDO.
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