• Leading professional services firm | New CBD office
• $180,000 – $200,000 package | Dayforce
• Lead a team of two | Hybrid, 2 days WFH | Excellent benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is a leading professional services firm based in the Melbourne CBD. The firm invests heavily in its people – offering genuine flexibility, generous leave entitlements, and a real commitment to learning and development.

This is a rare opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a Payroll Manager role with full ownership of a national payroll function, leading a small, high-performing team and playing a key leadership role within the broader Finance function.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, you will lead a Melbourne-based team of two and take full ownership of the national payroll function, covering a monthly pay cycle for over 1,000 employees nationally.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Accurate and timely delivery of payroll payments, including garnishments, benefits and taxes, consistent with federal and state wage laws
• Preparation and lodgement of monthly and annual workers’ compensation returns, payroll tax returns and PAYG withholding tax reconciliations
• Accurate and timely processing of new hires, transfers, promotions and terminations
• Management of superannuation contributions and compliance, including monthly reconciliations
• Preparation of regular management reporting, including month-end, leave liability and payroll journals
• Driving continuous improvement across payroll systems and processes, including playing a leading role in an active payroll system migration
• Leading, mentoring and developing a small team, building capability and role-modelling strong leadership
• Building and maintaining strong cross-functional relationships with senior stakeholders across the business

The Expertise

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

• A strong background in payroll, with people leadership or mentoring experience highly regarded
• Sound knowledge of payroll systems and processes; exposure to large-scale payroll system migrations advantageous
• Solid understanding of PAYG, FBT, payroll tax, superannuation and relevant legislative requirements
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to influence and build relationships with senior stakeholders
• Professional services experience is not essential – candidates from large corporate payroll environments are encouraged to apply

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 Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 285.
Or alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook, we build long-term relationships with Australia’s leading accounting and finance professionals. We specialise exclusively in Accounting & Finance recruitment across Melbourne and Sydney, partnering with organisations ranging from high-growth private businesses to some of Australia’s best-known organisations.

We recruit across:

• Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
• Finance Managers & Financial Controllers
• Financial & Management Accountants
• Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We provide both permanent and contract recruitment solutions, helping our clients secure the very best finance talent in the market.

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