Senior Payroll Officer

Introduction


We are a progressive, growing mid-tier accounting firm located in Brisbane Australia.

We are looking to hire a Senior Payroll officer in a full-time position in a work from home role to join our offshore Philippines team.

Experience/Education:

- 5+ years in a BPO, Australian Accounting Firm or other Work From Home environment

- Experience in Australian Business Accounting/Bookkeeping/Payroll/ BAS

- Must have Australian payroll experience

- Senior Bookkeeper experience

- Be familiar with multiple Australian Awards

- Proven experience in managing multiple payrolls

- Prior experience in the accounting industry will be highly regarded

- Accounting degree or equivalent qualification

Key Tasks:

The Senior Payroll Officer is responsible for overseeing and managing the payroll processes. This role requires a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, and in-depth knowledge of payroll systems, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. The Senior Payroll Officer will work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll.


Preparing and processing payroll

Maintaining relevant payroll information, including leave, child support and salary sacrificing.

Completing legislative requirements, including PAYG, Payroll Tax, Superannuation and Workcover (across Multiple States) keeping everything above board.

Assisting employees with payroll related queries.

Completing month-end tasks

Contributing to process and system improvements, ensuring payroll runs smoothly.

Reconciling and balancing payroll accounts at the end of month and end of year.


Software:

Experience with software which integrates timesheets

Experience with Tanda or Deputy highly regarded

Xero advanced payroll software experience is required

Xero payroll certified


Personal attributes:

- Can work independently and in a team

- Good written and verbal skills

- High standard of English proficiency

- Quick learner

- Organised

- Mature attitude and can work under pressure at times

- Cares about quality outcomes for our business, clients and teamwork

- Is efficient and effective in their role

- Focused on continuous improvement

- Able to meet set deadlines

- Ability to report to multiple supervisors

- Due to the role, must be able to maintain confidentiality


About our company:


Damayan is part of the SRJ Walker Wayland group, a progressive accounting and business advisory firm that has been in business for over 30 years in Australia with offices in Brendale and on the beautiful Sunshine Coast. We are a Xero Platinum partner in Australia.

SRJ Walker Wayland assist small and medium enterprises, corporations, partnerships and individuals with audit & assurance, business advice, tax strategies, self-managed superannuation and external CFO services.


We believe in continuing professional growth of the skills of our entire team utilising the best software technology such as Xero and Weel to deliver our services efficiently and effectively. Our accounting firm is fully cloud based and has a total staff of approximately 70 team members.