Australian Payroll Specialist

Key Responsibilities
Process end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles in line with Australian legislation.
Resolve payroll discrepancies against ledger records independently once confident with the systems.
Own payroll queries end-to-end, from calculation through to explaining the outcome to employees and account managers.
Keep across changes to Australian payroll legislation, awards, and superannuation rules that affect your accounts.
Build simple reference notes or guides so common payroll questions get answered consistently.
Process journals, accruals, and adjustments related to payroll.
Must-Have Qualifications
Before you apply, confirm:
You have hands-on experience processing Australian payroll end-to-end
You're confident resolving payroll discrepancies with minimal supervision.
You're comfortable being the first point of contact for payroll questions from a team, not just processing numbers behind the scenes.
You can explain a payroll outcome clearly to someone who isn't a payroll expert.
You can work Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST with a stable internet connection and a quiet home setup.
Your written and spoken English is clear and professional for direct contact with employees and account managers.
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience with Xero, QuickBooks, MYOB, or similar payroll/accounting software.
Bookkeeping experience beyond payroll, such as AP/AR or bank reconciliations.
Experience with Employment Hero or Dext.

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