Payroll Officer (dgp0001)Hammerjack

JOB OVERVIEW
Responsible primarily for completing the working papers and assisting the onshore team in processing payroll-related tasks.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
For their delegated clients, the payroll officer is responsible for:
• Process 300 - 400 staff per week across multiple awards
• Respond to pay queries accordingly via email and phone
• General payroll management in accordance with relevant workplace awards
• Maintaining payroll software
• Maintaining accurate employee details for all clients - including entering new employee information
• Processing payrolls once the client has approved previews
• Run monthly payroll journals for integration into MYOB Advanced /XERO
• Complete payroll reconciliations
• Complete monthly super reconciliations
• Process monthly superannuation contributions through employer portals
• Recording payroll information in accounting software and in the company archive system
• General Payroll Management
o Be familiar with guidelines for employers
o Be familiar with the relevant award structure for each client
o Process payroll on the day agreed upon with the client
o Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with client instructions at all time
• Payroll Software
o Be familiar with all aspects of the payroll software used for each client
o Maintain the integrity and currency of all information within the payroll software (employee details, employer details, award rates, superannuation funds etc)
o Ensure previews are approved before processing the final payroll
• Recording of Payroll Information
o Produce superannuation and YTD reports monthly
o Reconcile wages, PAYG and superannuation using payroll software
• Superannuation and STP obligations:
o Process superannuation via the online portal for each client monthly
o Ensure all superannuation records and employee details are current
o Ensure STP is uploaded for each payroll
o Ensure the computer is maintained in optimal working order at all times
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
• Should be a graduate of Finance and or Accounting, Management course.
Product Knowledge
• Sound knowledge of office administration systems and processes.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, and G-Suite.
• Sound bookkeeping knowledge, including bank reconciliations and BAS preparation.
• Australian Payroll Experience
• Strong Computer Skills
• Xero Experience
System and Application Knowledge
• Sound working knowledge of Xero and MYOB Advanced
Summary of role requirements:
Looking for candidates available to work on weekdays
2-3 years of relevant work experience required for this role
Working rights required for this role