Payroll Specialist

EG Australia; Brisbane; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Employee discounts

Wellbeing programs

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

EG Australia is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist for a 12-month contract. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing across our Australian locations.

You will perform superannuation payments, lodge STP, reconcile GLs and payroll balances, prepare payroll tax returns, and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support payroll operations.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Superannuation Guarantee, STP and Payroll Tax.
• Experience using payroll systems.
• Experience performing payroll-related GL reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with ability to troubleshoot issues.
• Advanced Excel skills and data manipulation ability.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform Superannuation payment processing, including validation and reconciliation.
• Prepare, review, and lodge STP submissions in line with ATO requirements.
• Validate payroll-related GL reports and investigate variances.
• Support payroll balance sheet reconciliations and related liabilities.
• Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns across jurisdictions.
• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders on payroll matters.

Skills

Payroll systems

GL reconciliations

Analytical thinking

Advanced Excel

Deadline driven

Stakeholder management

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Hybridworking,mixofofficeandworkingfromhome

ABOUT US:

We have been serving Australian customers since 2019, operating a network of more than 500 fuel and convenience locations nationwide. Following Ampol Group's acquisition of the EG Australia business we are embarking on an exciting period of transition with a continued focus on delivering quality fuel, everyday essentials, fresh food, meal solutions, and convenience products to our customers.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a 12-month term contract. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will play a key role in ensuring accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing, while contributing to continuous improvement across systems and processes.

In this role you will be responsible for:

• Perform Superannuation payment processing, including validation, reconciliation, and timely submission.


• Prepare, review, and lodge Single Touch Payroll (STP) submissions in accordance with ATO requirements.


• Validate payroll-related General Ledger (GL) reports and investigate variances.


• Support payroll balance sheet reconciliations, including payroll clearing accounts, employee deductions, superannuation, payroll tax, and other payroll liabilities.


• Prepare and lodge payroll tax returns across relevant jurisdictions.


• Liaise with internal and external stakeholders regarding payroll-related matters.

WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation, including Superannuation Guarantee, Single Touch Payroll (STP) and Payroll Tax requirements


• Proven experience using Payroll systems


• Experience performing payroll-related General Ledger reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.


• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.

WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

• An opportunity to play an integral role in our Payroll team


• Hybrid working arrangement – Fortitude Valley Office and Workfromhome


• Access to employee well-being programs& employee discounts


• Equal opportunity workplace with a commitment to diversity & inclusion and gender-diverse policies

Be part of the team shaping operations for EG Australia.