payroll specialist (6 month contract, option to continue)Digit Business

Description / Responsibilities / Workflow
We are an Australian Bookkeeping company who is looking for a confident and dynamic Payroll Specialist to join our team for a 6 month contract, with the option to extend ongoing. The ideal person will be a friendly and positive person, who has great written and verbal English communication skills. They will love to learn, and problem solve - they love being able to prioritise, manage challenges and enjoy finding ways to improve the way things are done. Being highly organised, adaptable and proactive - with strong attention to detail will mean you will love and thrive in this role.
Your Role -
You'll be a team player - supporting the management team in Australia and working closely with your colleagues in Manila. This is the perfect role for someone who likes variety in their day to day tasks (learning every day) - but is confident in establishing and following procedures
Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintaining and monitoring timesheets
End to end processing of selected (weekly, fortnightly and monthly) payroll(s).
On-going maintenance of payroll system and leave planning system (if applicable)
Updating and maintaining payroll records
Liaising with staff and management on payroll related queries
Maintaining leave, sickness and overtime reports
Interpreting awards/agreements and contracts in relation to overtime, shift allowances etc
Undertaking required reporting, both internal and statutory reporting
Payroll administration - e.g. filing, setting up new starters
Calculation and payment of termination payments
Processing increases and calculation of back pays
Assisting Payroll Manager with month end consolidation
Assisting Payroll Manager with reconciliation and payment of payroll and group tax
Reconciling payroll related GL accounts
Calculating annual leave and LSL provisions/accruals
Responding to all emails same day / next business day
Top 4 Core (Priority, non-negotiable) Requirements:
Demonstrated payroll processing experience for Australian clients (extensive knowledge including - Payroll tax, PAYG, preparing payment summaries, casual leave loading, managing leave, BAS and IAS reporting)
Exceptional phone manner and written communication skills
Experience with Xero software platform highly regarded
Ability to work to deadlines
Other
Candidate must possess at least Bachelor's/College Degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management, Finance/Accountancy/Banking, Human Resource Management or equivalent.
At least 3 Year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
Coming on board
Getting the right team members on board is important to us. We want to ensure that you are a good fit for us, and we are a good fit for you. In order to assess this, we do extensive testing upon application. If you're the right candidate, you'll breeze through these and be excited to join a forward thinking and supportive team. If this doesn't sound like you, please don't apply.
Competencies/ Personality Traits: Friendly, approachable, striving to go the extra mile, passionate about customer experience, supportive
Rewards
You'll be rewarded with a flexible work schedule, working from home through COVID, internet allowance, 13 month pay, visits to Australia (when it is safe to travel), ongoing education & training, month team lunches (remote at the moment) 30 days PTO/year and much more!