Job Description

Payroll Officer - Townsville

• Grade 3
• Townsville
• Contract, Full-time

The Payroll Officer provides timely and accurate delivery of payroll services, with a strong focus on continuous improvement of payroll processing and procedures. In addition to payroll responsibilities, the role supports a range of financial and administrative functions as required by the Financial Services business unit.

To be successful in this role, you will share the Financial Services team’s commitment to treating every individual with respect, inspiring trust in all professional relationships, consistently and fairly applying policies and procedures, and maintaining the highest standards of ethics and confidentiality.

Position specific responsibilities:

• Payroll processing - calculation and payment of weekly employee wages, monthly directors' fees, termination payments, processing of pay increases and calculation of back pays.
• Understand and interpret industrial instruments as they relate to remuneration and benefits, and maintain awareness of internal and external changes impacting Port in respect to payroll.
• Maintain, and update and audit employee records in the payroll system.
• Participate in the compilation of Employee Payment Summaries at year end including the preparation, reconciliation, addition of FBT amounts and distribution to all employees.
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll related queries.
• Maintain all Payroll reporting including leave, sickness and overtime reports.
• Reconcile payroll related GL accounts including clearing accounts.
• Calculate annual leave and long service leave provisions/accruals.
• Support the Financial Services team in financial administration including:
  • Master file changes of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable accounts
  • Reviewing payment commitment reports for supplier payments
  • Review of POTS shipping invoices, general invoices and receipting prior to posting
  • Debt collection and control services
  • Backup for key officer roles.
• Contribute to our client strategic plans including the Statement of Corporate Intent, Corporate Plan and Port Vision 2050.
• Ensure appropriate health and safety, environmental management, quality and information security practices are implemented for all works to comply with our client's policies and relevant legislation.
• Comply with all relevant legislation, codes of practice and standards and ensure your team do the same.
• Promote a Zero Harm culture and continual improvement in our Health and Safety management and performance.
• Any other duties commensurate with level and accountabilities, or as directed by leadership.

Essential criteria
Qualifications/tickets/licences:

• National Police Check.
• Current Queensland C class Driver Licence.

Skills and experience:

• Previous experience in processing a complex payroll with multiple industrial instruments.
• A sound working knowledge of regulations and policies relating to payroll preparation.
• Experience with accounting procedures, general financial administration and clerical procedures.
• Experience in providing broad administrative support to a busy unit, with experience supporting a finance function.
• Sound knowledge of and demonstrated experience in the operation of enterprise resource planning systems, including payroll/human resource systems.
• Previous experience maintaining accurate electronic records management systems.
• High level verbal and written communication skills coupled with a strong customer focus.
• Process oriented with strong organisational and planning skills to effectively manage a busy and varied workload with often competing priorities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Proven initiative, innovation and self-motivation to work independently, balanced by the ability to work as part of a small, busy team.
• High level of confidentiality, diplomacy and sensitivity in dealing with confidential documents and information.

Software/systems skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with advanced Excel skills.
• Knowledge of integrated financial management systems, in particular HR and payroll systems (e.g. TechOne, Oracle, SAP)

To apply, head to our website www.achievegroup.com.au, email your resume to roxanne@achievegroup.com.au or call 1300 129 732.