Payroll Specialist

EG Australia; North Sydney Council; Hybrid; AUD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Employee well-being programs

Employee discounts

Diversity & inclusion policies

Job summary

EG Australia is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join our team on a 12-month term contract. Reporting to the Payroll Lead, you will ensure accurate, compliant and timely payroll processing across the business.

This role covers superannuation payments, STP submissions, GL reconciliations and payroll tax lodgments, with a hybrid work arrangement between North Sydney Office and work from home. Ideal for someone with Australian payroll expertise and strong Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation including Superannuation Guarantee, STP and Payroll Tax.
• Proven experience using payroll systems.
• Experience performing payroll-related GL reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Stakeholder management

Strong communication skills

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

• Hybrid working, mix of office and working from home

ABOUT US:

We have been serving Australian customers since 2019, operating a network of more than 500 fuel and convenience locations nationwide.

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 – North Sydney Office and Work from home
• 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.