Payroll Assistant

RSM Australia; Western Australia; Hybrid; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Lifestyle benefits

Job summary

A leading professional services firm is seeking a Payroll Assistant based in Perth or Sydney. The ideal candidate will assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees, maintain employee records, and support payroll calculations. Strong attention to detail and an understanding of Australian payroll legislation are essential. The company fosters a flexible, people-first environment with numerous career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees across Australia.
• Maintain and update employee records, including onboarding new starters.
• Support the calculation of termination payments and payroll adjustments.
• Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-year reconciliations and reporting.
• Deliver high-quality customer service via Workday help cases, email, and phone.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Clear communication

Problem-solving skills

Team-oriented mindset

Education

Foundational understanding of Australian payroll legislation

Experience with ADP Payforce and/or Workday HCM

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Payroll Assistant role at RSM Australia. This role can be based in Perth or Sydney, offering flexibility and support as you grow your career in a dynamic, people-first environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in processing payroll for over 2,000 employees across Australia
• Maintain and update employee records, including onboarding new starters
• Support the calculation of termination payments and payroll adjustments
• Contribute to end-of-month and end-of-year reconciliations and reporting
• Deliver high-quality customer service via Workday help cases, email, and phone
• Collaborate with People & Culture and other Corporate Services teams to ensure seamless support

What you\'ll bring / Qualifications

• A foundational understanding of Australian payroll legislation
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Clear communication and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset
• Experience with ADP Payforce and/or Workday HCM
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook

About the employer

RSM Australia is part of RSM, the world\'s 6th largest network of audit, tax and consulting firms. We are an award-winning professional services firm with over 100 years experience supporting Australian businesses. We believe in putting people first and we are proud to have developed a work culture that fosters growth, collaboration and success.

Life at RSM

RSM provides a great environment to build skills and confidence and we help our people achieve their best. We are trusted advisors to our clients, with offices across Australia and around the world.

Working for RSM entitles everyone to a wide range of leading health, wellness, financial and lifestyle benefits.

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