Australian Payroll Lead (Remote) — Xero & Astute Expert

AMPED HQ PTY LTD; Taguig; Remote; PHP 3,055,000 - 3,928,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent WFH setup

Health & wellness support

Gym and education funding

Generous leave policy

Bonuses and progression

Job summary

Amped HQ PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Australian payroll specialist to lead weekly payroll operations from the Philippines, reporting to an Australia-based finance manager. You will process high-volume timesheets and pay runs in Xero and Astute, ensure accurate pay rates and award interpretations, and meet superannuation and PAYG obligations.

The role requires 3+ years of AU payroll experience, knowledge of STP, and strong numerical accuracy.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of hands-on Australian payroll experience.
• Hands-on experience with Xero and Astute payroll systems.
• Understanding of Australian payroll legislation: superannuation, PAYG and STP.
• Ability to interpret awards and enterprise agreements.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Clear written and spoken English for liaising with an AU-based finance manager.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end Australian payroll runs accurately and on time.
• Collect, validate and import high-volume timesheets for labour hire workers.
• Maintain employee payroll records including starters, terminations and rate changes.
• Interpret and apply relevant awards and construction industry pay conditions.
• Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG, allowances and overtime.
• Prepare and lodge STP reporting.
• Reconcile payroll accounts and resolve variances with the finance team.
• Manage leave accruals, entitlements and payroll adjustments.
• Respond to payroll queries from workers, branch staff and management.
• Support payroll tax, workers' compensation and year-end processes.
• Produce payroll reports for the finance manager in Australia.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across Xero and Astute and elevate system issues.

Skills

Australian payroll

Awards interpretation

High-volume payroll

English communication

Tools

Xero

Astute

Job description

Amped HQ PTY LTD is seeking an experienced Australian payroll specialist to lead weekly payroll operations from the Philippines, reporting to an Australia-based finance manager. You will process high-volume timesheets and pay runs in Xero and Astute, ensure accurate pay rates and award interpretations, and meet superannuation and PAYG obligations.

The role requires 3+ years of AU payroll experience, knowledge of STP, and strong numerical accuracy.