Senior Payroll Officer – Australian & Overseas Payroll

Private Advertiser; Perth; On-site; AUD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to lead the end-to-end Australian payroll function from our Perth office. The role also supports payrolls for overseas-based employees and ensures timely, accurate processing in line with Fair Work standards.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in end-to-end payroll, strong Australian payroll knowledge, and experience with payroll systems and Excel. This permanent full-time position is located in Perth CBD.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years’ end-to-end payroll experience.
• Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation (PAYG, STP, superannuation).
• Experience lodging payroll tax returns across multiple states.
• Experience with timesheets in a professional services environment.
• Proficient with payroll systems and intermediate Excel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and provide high level of service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly timekeeping and validate timesheets.
• Process end-to-end Australian payroll on time.
• Coordinate overseas payroll with local advisers.
• Complete PAYG withholding and STP reporting.
• Prepare monthly payroll journals and GL reconciliation.
• Calculate and reconcile superannuation.
• Handle payroll queries professionally and promptly.
• Support annual bonus and salary reviews.
• Maintain accurate employee records and payroll changes.
• Lodge payroll tax returns and state reconciliations.
• Assist with audits and payroll process improvements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Australian payroll knowledge

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

Accounting background

Bookkeeping experience

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Private Advertiser is seeking a Senior Payroll Officer to lead the end-to-end Australian payroll function from our Perth office. The role also supports payrolls for overseas-based employees and ensures timely, accurate processing in line with Fair Work standards.

The ideal candidate has at least five years in end-to-end payroll, strong Australian payroll knowledge, and experience with payroll systems and Excel. This permanent full-time position is located in Perth CBD.