Senior Payroll Officer

3 days ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Maddocks Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

About Us
We are a modern Australian law firm with a leading reputation. We focus on exceptional service, operational excellence and being at the forefront of employee experience. We work closely with Australian and international businesses, organisations and governments.

About The Role
We are seeking a full-time Senior Payroll officer to fulfill a 12 month contract in our Finance team. This role will perform various accounting tasks related to salary processing and payroll, entering personnel related data, verifying the accuracy of figures, and balancing and reconciling information according to current legislation and taxation regulations.

About You
To be successful in this role, you will have a minimum of four years' experience in a comparable role, being solely responsible for the entire payroll function.

You will also be required to be proficient in the payroll software Aurion.

You Will Also Have

  • A high level of organisational skill and mathematical ability.
  • Able to work autonomously within strict time frames and with confidentiality and discretion.
  • Excellent relationship management skills.
  • Excellent working knowledge of the firm's policies and procedures.
  • Competent in the use of computerised Excel spreadsheets.
  • Solid knowledge of legislation and benefits administration and Legal Services Award.

Why join Maddocks?
Maddocks Is Simply a Great Place To Do Great Work. We Foster a Culture Of Collaboration, Learning And Engagement Where You Will Experience

A diverse and inclusive workplace:
We have been named an employer of Choice for Gender Equality by the Workforce Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) every year since 2004 along with being named a Silver Employer at the Australian Workplace Equality Index's 2024 LGBTQ Inclusion Awards. We promote diversity internally through our Maddocks Gender Equality Network, Maddocks CALD, Maddocks Disability Inclusion and Maddocks Pride groups.

Career Development:
Learn and develop through structured learning and development programs at each stage of your career and study support programs.

Community involvement:
give back to the communities in which we operate through our thriving pro bono and grants programs and staff volunteering initiatives.

Work flexibly:
work in a hybrid way with part of your week in the office and support to set up your home office.

Wellbeing & Benefits:
access to up to 20 weeks paid parental leave, discounted gym memberships & health insurance, salary continuance insurance, Employee Assistance Program and parents and carers wellbeing programs.

Our people are our greatest advocates and we believe this is a result of our inclusive culture and focus on complex and interesting work.

To be eligible for this role you must be legally permitted to work in Australia. Please note that unsolicited applications from agencies will not be considered at this time.

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