Job Opening Details

An exciting opportunity has come about for a Finance Officer (Payroll) to work within our Finance team. This position is responsible for providing accurate payroll services. 

Key Responsibilities:-  

• Ensuring all payroll transactions are processed efficiently, including the collation and processing of timesheets, ensuring the accuracy of payroll data inputted into Council’s payroll system and processing the payroll data; 

• Processing payroll, remitting payroll taxes and government reporting;

• Resolving payroll queries/discrepancies; 

• Maintain employee records; pay rates, taxation and superannuation requirements; • Calculate and enter termination and lump sum payments in accordance with Awards and Agreements within the bounds of taxation legislation;  

• Schedule work tasks to meet set deadlines. 

About You:

To be successful in this role you will have the following: 

• Relevant tertiary qualifications, certificates and/or training will be highly regarded; 

• A friendly, down to earth personality, with a helpful attitude; 

• Excellent attention to detail; 

• Excellent organisational and communication skills; 

• High degree of professionalism and discretion as you will be exposed to confidential information; 

• Demonstrated ability to interpret complex Awards and Enterprise Bargaining Agreements; 

• Prior experience of high volume payroll processing, in a fast paced environment, with an ability to pick up new systems, processes and procedures; 

• An understanding of local government procedures and practices.