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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270

Job description

Payroll Officer | $90,000 – $100,000 Package | Top Tier Law Firm

Job title : PayrollLocation : Melbourne

  • Payroll Officer | Leading Australian law firm
  • 4 days WFH, 1 day in the office | Amazing employee benefits
  • Part of a cohesive team | Progressive and fun culture

The Opportunity

Our client is a growing, privately owned and highly successful Law Firm with a presence across Australia. The company has a strong history with a business model that has been successful over a long period and is also one of the more innovative and progressive businesses in the industry. 

They have grown rapidly in recent years and as a result of this, there is an exciting opportunity for a senior payroll professional to join their tight knit finance team. 

The Challenge

Reporting to the Payroll Manager and communicating with a wide range of management and staff on a daily basis, your key responsibilities include the following:

  • Managing a fortnightly payroll for approximately 1,000 employees and a monthly payroll for their senior partners.
  • Supporting management with process improvement initiatives
  • Completing legislative requirements including PAYG, Superannuation and WorkCover
  • Interpreting and applying awards and contracts
  • Working alongside the P&C, Finance, management and staff regarding all payroll related matters
  • Calculating and maintaining leave balances
  • Completing end of month/year processes and audit requirements

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

  • 5+ years of payroll experience 
  • Processing pay runs larger than 500+ staff
  • Experience in a professional services is highly advantageous. 
  • Excellent communication skills at all levels in the business

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration or a copy of the position description, please call Lachlan Aikman for a confidential discussion on 0477 016 439.  
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

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ThompsonCook - the most respected accounting search firm in Australia.

Melbourne

Level 6, 360 Collins Street, Melbourne 3000

0427 465 934

Sydney

Level 3, 50 Pitt Street, Sydney 2000

0429 927 270