Payroll and Accounts Officer - Permanent Full Time - Blacktown

Marist180; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation and training program

Ongoing professional development

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Marist180 is seeking a dedicated Payroll and Accounts Officer to oversee end-to-end payroll processing and related accounting activities in Blacktown. The role ensures accuracy, timeliness and compliance with legislation, awards and organisational policies, while supporting payroll data integrity and HR/payroll system integrations.

You will provide expert advice on remuneration matters, contribute to process improvements and support year-end reconciliations across payroll and finance functions.

Qualifications

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in payroll administration or a similar role, preferably within the residential care sector.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant legislation, awards and organisational policies.
• Coordinate with HR and administrative teams to maintain accurate payroll data, review timesheets and leave records, and ensure seamless integration between HR and payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and analyse payroll data to support business decisions, identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
• Provide expert advice on payroll, remuneration and compensation matters, including salary increases and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), SCHADS Award and other relevant legislation.
• Calculate and process termination and redundancy payments, salary adjustments and other entitlements.
• Manage superannuation remittances and support workers’ compensation returns and other regulatory reports.
• Respond to payroll enquiries and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Support year-end reconciliations for superannuation, FBT, PAYG, long service leave and annual leave.
• Maintain payroll records and data entry within required timeframes.
• Coordinate payroll onboarding for new employees.
• Contribute to payroll HRIS and financial systems improvements.
• Monitor payroll legislation changes to maintain compliance.

Skills

SCHADS Award knowledge

Excel proficiency

Payroll systems knowledge

HR policies & procedures knowledge

Report writing & data analysis

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Accounting or related

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software systems

Job description

Payroll and Accounts Officer - Permanent Full Time - Blacktown

Marist180 is a child-safe organisation. We are committed to prioritising the safety, wellbeing, rights and voices of children and young people in everything we do. We expect all employees to actively contribute to a culture where child safety is understood, championed and everyone takes responsibility for identifying, reporting and responding to concerns.

About the Role

The Payroll and Accounts Officer play a key role in managing the end-to-end payroll function and overseeing the processing of manual and automated payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and regulatory requirements. The role is also responsible for financial reconciliations and other accounting activities. The successful candidate will provide specialist knowledge and contribute to the development of recommendations relating to payroll, remuneration and accounting matters. They will also support continuous process improvement initiatives and the implementation and enhancement of payroll and financial systems.

The primary accountabilities of the Payroll and Accounts Officer include, but are not limited to:

• Manage end-to-end fortnightly payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with relevant legislation, awards and organisational policies.
• Coordinate with HR and administrative teams to maintain accurate payroll data, review timesheets and leave records, and ensure seamless integration between HR and payroll systems.
• Prepare payroll reports and analyse payroll data to support business decisions, identify discrepancies and recommend process improvements.
• Provide expert advice and practical solutions to management on payroll, remuneration and compensation matters, including salary increases and payroll adjustments.
• Ensure compliance with the Fair Work Act, National Employment Standards (NES), SCHADS Award and other relevant employment legislation and regulatory requirements.
• Calculate and process termination and redundancy payments, salary adjustments and other employee entitlements accurately and in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Manage superannuation remittances and support the preparation of workers’ compensation returns and other statutory and regulatory reports.
• Respond to employee and management payroll enquiries, acting as the primary point of contact for pay-related matters, and liaise with external auditors as required.
• Support year-end reconciliations for superannuation, fringe benefits tax (FBT), PAYG withholding, long service leave and annual leave.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and oversee data entry, payroll file processing and reporting within required timeframes.
• Coordinate payroll onboarding for new employees, including establishing payroll records, communicating relevant organisational policies and liaising with key departments.
• Contribute to the implementation, upgrade and continuous improvement of payroll, HRIS and related financial systems and processes.
• Monitor changes in payroll legislation, regulatory requirements and industry best practice to maintain compliance and strengthen payroll operations.
• Undertake broader finance responsibilities, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, expense management system reconciliations, and month-end and year-end accounting activities.

Qualifications:

• A tertiary qualification in Business, Accounting, Human Resources or a related discipline.
• At least five years of demonstrated experience in payroll administration or a similar role, preferably within the residential care sector.

Experience & Skills:

• Practical knowledge of the SCHADS Award gained through relevant work experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with payroll systems.
• Knowledge of contemporary human resources policies, practices and organisational procedures.
• Proven ability to develop, implement and maintain payroll solutions and processes.
• Ability to prepare high-quality reports, policies and procedures.
• Sound knowledge of current employment legislation and relevant industrial instruments.
• Strong business acumen and an understanding of organisational operations.
• Excellent relationship management, interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated business partnering capability and the ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to contribute to strategic discussions and decision-making.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry, calculations and financial reconciliations.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion, professionalism and integrity.

Work Requirement: as a current employee your compliances should be updated, however as part of the recruitment process, we will do a compliance check of the below items.

• Current Working with Children Check.
• Clear National Criminal History Check.
• Eligibility to work in Australia.

At Marist180, you will receive:

• A comprehensive orientation and training program.
• Ongoing professional development and mentoring throughout your career journey.
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 wellbeing and crisis support for you and your family.

Marist 180 provide Equal Employment Opportunities for everyone. We value the benefits of diversity and strongly encourage applications from people with disabilities, mental health as well as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, people from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds and mature aged applicants.