Payroll Assistant

Ignite; Sydney; On-site; AUD 44,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Immediate start

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Ignite in Sydney, NSW, is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a busy, supportive team. You will process timesheets and leave data, calculate wages and deductions, and maintain payroll records to ensure accuracy in a high-volume environment.

Your role includes handling payroll queries, supporting reporting and compliance, and ensuring timely, precise payroll processing. Immediate start available for suitable candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing or payroll administration.
• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Comfortable with high-volume email enquiries.
• Government sector experience preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Process and review timesheets, attendance records and leave data.
• Calculate wages, overtime, allowances and deductions.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Manage payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist with payroll reporting and compliance activities.
• Ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and on time.

Skills

Payroll processing

Payroll systems

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Discretion

Problem solving

High-volume email handling

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

We're seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Assistant to join a busy and supportive team environment. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working with numbers, systems, and delivering accurate outcomes in a high-volume environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process and review timesheets, attendance records, and leave data


• Calculate wages, overtime, allowances, and deductions


• Maintain and update employee payroll records


• Manage payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies


• Assist with payroll reporting and compliance activities


• Ensure payroll processes are completed accurately and on time

About You

• Previous experience in payroll processing or payroll administration


• Strong knowledge of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel


• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy


• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills


• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion


• Comfortable with high volume email enquiries


• Government sector experience preferred but not essential

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate


• Collaborative team environment


• Great NSW Government opportunity


• Immediate start available for suitable candidates

If you're a payroll professional looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.