Payroll Officer – Parramatta
Go back to careersTurner Freeman is a national plaintiff law firm specialising in personal injury litigation. Our mission is to advocate and provide exceptional legal services to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients.
This is a newly created role due to the successful, ongoing growth of the Firm. Reporting to the Finance Manager, you will be required to process end-to-end payroll on a fortnightly basis ensuring accurate and timely payments, compliance with Awards/legislation and provide monthly and quarterly financial reporting, as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing fortnightly payroll for up to 300+ staff using MicroPay
- Creating new starters and updating staff information on ConnX and MicroPay
- Offer timely and accurate resolutions of payroll queries from staff
- Calculation of staff leave entitlements including Parental Leave and Long Service Leave in accordance with firm policies and relevant State legislation
- Reconciliation and payment of all superannuation accounts, including salary sacrifice to Super
- Running of auditing report to identify any discrepancies and errors
- Reconciliation and payment of payroll tax across various States
- Calculation and processing of termination benefits
- Maintaining and updating salary information following salary reviews
- Undertake yearly FBT reporting and payment
- Maintaining and checking the accuracy of staff timecards on ConnX and ensuring they are submitted in a timely fashion
- Running Financial Year End on MicroPay and generating reports and submissions to ATO
- Liaising with HR regarding new hires and terminations
- Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports for HR and the Board
To be successful in this role, you should have:
- Experience processing end-to-end payroll for approximately 300+ staff
- Experience using MicroPay and Connx software
- Experience in interpreting the Legal Services Award
- Prior experience working in a legal firm and managing payroll
- Ability to meet regular deadlines
- Strong database knowledge including excellent Excel skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping
- Be able to use your personal and problem-solving skills to manage and work collaboratively to find a resolution
Why work for us?
- Be part of a collaborative, close-knit and respectful team environment
- Full training will be provided
- Work close to home to maintain a healthy work/life balance
If you feel that this role is what you are looking for, please email your cover letter and CV now by clicking the Apply button
Application Questions
Your application should answer the following questions:
- What best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years’ experience do you have as a payroll officer?
- How many years of payroll experience do you have?
- Do you have experience using Microsoft Excel?
- Do you have experience completing payroll tax returns?
- What’s your expected annual base salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- Do you have a current Police Check (National Police Certificate) for employment?
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To apply send us your resume or CV along with a cover letter outlining your experience and addressing any application questions.
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