Payroll Officer

Lindores Personnel; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Free onsite parking

Monthly grocery shop stocked with your

Close-knit, supportive team

Opportunities to expand and growWithin

Internal and external training

A stable, long-term role in a-respect+

Team Birthday Lunch

Team events

Job summary

Lindores Personnel in Mermaid Beach, QLD is seeking a Payroll Officer to manage weekly payroll, ensure accuracy and compliance under Australian legislation, including superannuation and tax reporting. This is a full-time role based in Mermaid Beach with on-site duties.

You will maintain payroll records, process awards and allowances, respond to employee inquiries, and liaise with authorities while upholding confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll function within Australia.
• Knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation, and tax compliance.
• Experience with MYOB, Acumatica or SAGE CRE300 is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and office-based software applications.
• Certificate III or IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent experience demonstrating comprehensive payroll knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Processing weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Verifying timesheets, leave entitlements and other payroll data before processing
• Managing employee superannuation contributions and ensuring compliance with superannuation legislation
• Maintaining detailed payroll records and documentation in accordance with legal requirements
• Reconciling payroll accounts and investigating discrepancies or errors
• Preparing and lodging payroll tax returns and other statutory payroll reporting
• Processing employee awards, allowances, bonuses and other remuneration adjustments
• Managing leave accruals, including annual leave and sick leave
• Responding to payroll-related enquiries from employees and management
• Liaising with tax authorities, superannuation funds and other external bodies as required
• Ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and other relevant employment legislation
• Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Australian payroll laws

Excel proficiency

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Certificate III/IV in Payroll Administration

Professional certification

Tools

MYOB

Acumatica

SAGE CRE300

Assignar Pay

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Lindores Personnel is seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our growing Finance team. This is a full-time position based in Mermaid Beach, QLD 4218. As Payroll Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our organisation, maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and regulations. This position is integral to supporting our employees and maintaining the financial integrity of our business operations.

Key responsibilities

Processing weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

Verifying timesheets, leave entitlements and other payroll data before processing

Managing employee superannuation contributions and ensuring compliance with superannuation legislation

Maintaining detailed payroll records and documentation in accordance with legal requirements

Reconciling payroll accounts and investigating discrepancies or errors

Preparing and lodging payroll tax returns and other statutory payroll reporting

Processing employee awards, allowances, bonuses and other remuneration adjustments

Managing leave accruals, including annual leave and sick leave

Responding to payroll-related enquiries from employees and management

Liaising with tax authorities, superannuation funds and other external bodies as required

Ensuring compliance with the Fair Work Act and other relevant employment legislation

Maintaining confidentiality of sensitive payroll information

What we're looking for

Energetic, driven, ability to work under pressure.

Proven experience working in a payroll function, ideally in a similar role or environment

Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, superannuation regulations and tax compliance requirements

Proficiency with payroll software systems; experience with major payroll packages such as MYOB acumatica or SAGE CRE300, or similar is advantageous

Experience using Assignar and/or Assignar Pay

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other office-based software applications

Excellent numerical and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail

Strong organisational abilities and the capacity to manage multiple tasks within strict deadlines

Solid understanding of workplace relations legislation and award conditions

Professional communication skills and the ability to interact sensitively with employees at all levels

Ability to work independently whilst being a collaborative team member

High level of discretion and the ability to maintain confidentiality

Certificate III or IV in Payroll Administration or equivalent experience demonstrating comprehensive payroll knowledge

Why Join Us?

• Early finish on Fridays
• Free onsite parking
• Monthly grocery shop stocked with your favourite snacks
• Close-knit, supportive team environment
• Opportunities to expand and grow within the business for the right person
• Internal and external training
• A stable, long-term role in a respected industry-leading organisation
• Team Birthday Lunch
• Mid and end of year celebrations, as well as other team events during the year.