Payroll Accountant

Sharp & Carter; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Permanent position

Job summary

Sharp & Carter is partnering with a well-established Australian organisation to recruit a Payroll Accountant to join their finance team in a hands-on, broad role.

Based in Melbourne metro (Richmond) with hybrid working; the role combines payroll, accounting, reporting, and compliance across Australia and NZ, offering autonomy and involvement in process improvements and audits.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience across Australia and New Zealand.
• Ability to interpret Enterprise Agreements and payroll legislation.
• Broad accounting knowledge including reconciliations and month-end reporting.
• Experience with payroll system administration and reporting.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Experience with payroll systems and financial reporting tools.
• Exposure to Australian and New Zealand payrolls will be highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand.
• Manage fortnightly and weekly payroll cycles.
• Apply Enterprise Agreements, awards and payroll legislation.
• Administer payroll systems and maintain employee records.
• Process superannuation, payroll tax and other statutory obligations.
• Prepare payroll journals and month-end reporting.
• Conduct balance sheet reconciliations and payroll-related reporting.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting and workforce cost analysis.
• Support regulatory reporting and audits.
• Contribute to system enhancements and continuous improvement.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll reporting

Accounting knowledge

Reconciliations

Month-end reporting

Financial analysis

Payroll systems

Awards & payroll legislation

Stakeholder management

Australian & NZ payrolls

Tools

Payroll software

ERP systems

Job description

• Permanent opportunity | $110,000 - $120,000 + Super
• Autonomous Payroll Accountant role combining payroll, reporting & finance
• Richmond Location | Hybrid working arrangement

Full Job Description

We are partnering with a well-established Australian organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Accountant to join their finance team. This is a broad and hands‑on opportunity that combines payroll, accounting, reporting, and compliance responsibilities within a complex operational environment.

This permanent position offers a hybrid working arrangement and would suit a payroll professional who enjoys working across both payroll and finance while taking ownership of key reporting and compliance processes.

The Opportunity

Reporting into the Finance team, this role is responsible for the end‑to‑end management of payroll operations across Australia and New Zealand, while also supporting month‑end accounting, reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities.

The position offers significant variety and autonomy, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working across multiple disciplines rather than focusing solely on payroll processing.

Key Responsibilities

• End‑to‑end payroll processing across Australia and New Zealand
• Managing fortnightly and weekly payroll cycles
• Interpreting and applying Enterprise Agreements, employment contracts, and payroll legislation
• Payroll system administration and employee maintenance
• Processing superannuation, payroll tax, and other statutory obligations
• Preparation of payroll journals and month‑end reporting
• Balance sheet reconciliations and payroll‑related general ledger management
• Payroll accruals, provisions, and financial reporting activities
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and workforce cost analysis
• Preparation of FBT calculations and annual compliance reporting
• Regulatory reporting and statutory submissions
• Supporting internal and external audit requirements
• Assisting with payroll system enhancements, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives

About You

• Previous experience in a Payroll Accountant, Payroll Specialist, or similar payroll‑focused finance role
• Strong end‑to‑end payroll experience within a complex environment
• Experience interpreting Enterprise Agreements, Awards, and payroll legislation
• Broad accounting knowledge including reconciliations, month‑end reporting, and financial analysis
• Experience preparing balance sheet reconciliations and payroll‑related reporting
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work autonomously
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with payroll systems and financial reporting tools
• Exposure to Australian and New Zealand payrolls will be highly regarded

What\'s on Offer

• $110,000 - $120,000 + Super
• Permanent position
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Broad role combining payroll, accounting, reporting, and analysis
• High level of autonomy and ownership
• Opportunity to work within a complex payroll and finance environment
• Exposure to process improvement and systems projects
• Fast-moving recruitment process

If you\'re an experienced payroll professional with strong accounting capabilities and enjoy working across payroll, reporting, compliance, and finance operations, this is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organisation.