Financial Accountant

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 – Melbourne VIC

Since establishing in Australia in 2020, FCC Construction Australia is committed to expanding the capability of the Australian construction market by leveraging our proven integration approach and demonstrating our reputation for solving complex infrastructure challenges through our innovative solutions.

We draw on our global position as one of the top construction companies globally, operating in over 25 countries and responsible for delivering some of the largest, most complex, and highly acclaimed projects globally under an integrated business model.

Our activities span all areas of engineering and construction – we are a world leader in successfully delivering civil works and transport infrastructure - roads, railways, airports, hydraulic and marine works, tunnels, bridges – as well as residential and non-residential buildings - hospitals, football stadiums, museums, corporate offices. Currently we’rein the top 30 construction companies globally.

The Opportunity:

In addition to supporting the month-end close, you will be in charge of overseeing financial reporting and ensuring accuracy of financial data. In this role, you will utilise your strong understanding of accounting principles and be able to manage multiple priorities, with a preference for candidates with exposure to the construction industry.

Process weekly, fortnightly, and monthly payroll for employees, labour-hire workers, and contractors.

Ensure payroll is accurately calculated in accordance with Australian employment legislation, Modern Awards, Enterprise Agreements (EBAs), and company policies.

Review and reconcile timesheets, including ordinary hours, overtime, allowances, site uplift, travel, meal allowances, and penalties.

Ensure meeting submission deadline for 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 ensure compliance with Australian Taxation Office (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.

Key Skills & Experience

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.

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Accountant - a team player with the following experience and capabilities:

Prior working experience in construction industry mandatory

Strong demonstrated experience in statutory reporting,

Knowledge SAP highly ideal but not mandatory

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

What's in it for you:

Generous leave policies to support wellbeing, and industry leading paid parental leave

Access to flexible work arrangements

A competitive remuneration package, with potential for further career progression over the duration of the Project

Access to employee assistance program for employees and families

FCC are dedicated to fostering a gender-equitable team and cultivating a culture that mirrors the diversity of the communities we serve. Our commitment lies in establishing a workplace that prioritizes safety and respect for all team members. We actively invite applications from individuals of all ages, cultural backgrounds (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientations, and gender identities.