Payroll Officer

Reporting into the Finance Manager, the successful Payroll Officer will be responsible for:

• Processing end-to-end fortnightly and ad hoc payrolls for permanent and casual employees.
• Maintaining payroll records and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation, awards and enterprise agreements.
• Preparing and processing payroll-related reporting, including STP, PAYG, superannuation and payroll tax.
• Managing payroll reconciliations and maintaining payroll-related general ledger accounts.
• Processing employee commencements, variations and terminations, including final payments.
• Responding to payroll enquiries and providing support to employees and external stakeholders.
• Administering corporate credit cards and employee expense claims.
• Undertaking account reconciliations and supporting monthly financial reporting requirements.
• Assisting with internal and external audits and maintaining payroll compliance documentation.
• Identifying and implementing process improvements across payroll and finance functions.
• Providing backup support for project accounting activities as required.

A successful Payroll Officer should have:

• Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing within a professional environment.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and relevant legislation in Australia.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining data accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills to address employee and stakeholder queries effectively.
• A proactive approach to identifying and solving payroll-related issues.
• Experience working in the not-for-profit sector is advantageous but not essential.

This organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is committed to delivering impactful services to communities across Melbourne. As a small-sized organisation, they focus on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment while maintaining high standards in accounting and finance practices.

• Hybrid working model: 3 days in the CBD and 2 days from home.
• Preferred office days: Monday, Thursday, and one additional flexible day.
• A permanent role within a respected not-for-profit organisation.
• A supportive and structured work environment within the Accounting & Finance team.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career as a Payroll Officer, we encourage you to apply today.