Construction Payroll Accountant: SAP & Compliance

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies to supportWell

Flexibile work arrangements

Competitive remuneration package

Employee assistance program

Commitment to diversity and safety

Job summary

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to oversee payroll for employees, labour-hire workers and contractors. The role requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and hands-on experience with SAP or other payroll systems.

You will ensure accuracy of payroll data, meet statutory deadlines, and work with HR, Finance and site teams to support cost allocations and project compliance on construction sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing within the construction industry.
• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, Awards, EBAs, PAYG, Superannuation, and Payroll Tax.
• Experience with payroll systems.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong reconciliation abilities.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll for employees, labour-hire workers, and contractors.
• Ensure payroll compliance with Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards, EBAs, PAYG, SG, and Payroll Tax.
• Review and reconcile timesheets, including ordinary hours, overtime, allowances, site uplift, travel, meal allowances, and penalties.
• Ensure submission of payroll-related statutory obligations including PAYG withholding, Superannuation Guarantee (SG), Payroll Tax, and workers' compensation requirements.
• Reconcile payroll general ledger accounts and prepare monthly payroll journals for accurate financial reporting in SAP.
• Ensure submission of Single Touch Payroll (STP) reporting and compliance with ATO requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, employee queries, underpayments, overpayments, and payroll audit findings.
• Support month-end and year-end payroll activities, including reconciliations, payment summaries, superannuation reporting, and external audits.
• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Project Managers, and Site Administrators to ensure accurate labour costing, project charge allocations, and payroll compliance across construction sites
• Ensure compliance with company policies, taxation requirements, and relevant legislation relating to novated leases.

Skills

Payroll processing

Australian payroll legislation

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP

Payroll systems

Job description

FCC Construction Australia Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to oversee payroll for employees, labour-hire workers and contractors. The role requires strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and hands-on experience with SAP or other payroll systems.

You will ensure accuracy of payroll data, meet statutory deadlines, and work with HR, Finance and site teams to support cost allocations and project compliance on construction sites.