Tax and Legal - Senior Payroll Officer

KPMGs Tax division are looking for a highly talented Senior Payroll Officer to join our growing Payroll Outsourcing team on a fulltime basis to be based in Sydney or Melbourne. You will be responsible for offering high quality endtoend payroll processing and consulting services to a diverse group of local and international clients. If you want to make a difference are innovative and forwardthinking this role is perfect for the next step up in your payroll career.

Your Opportunity

As a Senior Payroll Officer you will work closely with the team to deliver endtoend payroll processing and reporting services to a diverse group of local and international clients.

Your role will include:

• Delivering and managing endtoend payroll processing to a diverse group of local and international clients
• Supporting clients with compliance on payroll statutory obligations and reporting requirements
• Maintenance of clients employee master data
• Responding to payrollrelated inquiries ranging from employee queries to employer obligations
• Assisting on payroll consulting engagements to provide advice to clients on process improvements and how to optimise their payroll operations to achieve best practice payroll
• Work with senior team members to drive new levels of efficiency and innovative solutions that create value for clients
• Assist in business development activities

In addition you will have the opportunity to engage in complementary service lines such as employment taxes and financial reporting. You will build ongoing relationships with clients and seek out opportunities to enhance your skills.

How are you extraordinary

• Extensive knowledge and handson experience with Australian payroll regulations and processes. Good understanding of time and attendance systems is advantageous
• You are a peopleperson with a client service mindset who seeks to proactively collaborate and consult across multiple capabilities.
• A strong problem solver that can work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision

Your Experience

• Significant working knowledge of Australian payroll including relevant tax legislation superannuation statutory requirements and awards and enterprise agreements
• At least 5 years experience processing endtoend Australian payroll
• Experience in New Zealand payroll is also desired
• Previous experience in a payroll outsourcing environment
• Experience using large payroll systems such as Aurion or Chris21
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including intermediate Excel skills to perform analytics
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines

Qualifications :

Certificate IV in Payroll Administration or a Diploma in Payroll Services or a Degree in Accounting

Additional Information :

Please note that KPMG Australia will have a firmwide shutdown from December 19th to January 8th. Applications submitted during this period will be reviewed in the New Year.

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges steer change and enable growth. 

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently. Collaborate with a team of passionate highly skilled professionals whove got your back. Youll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive equitable culture.

At KPMG youll take control over how you work. Were embracing a new way of working in many ways from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks. Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks including retail discounts health and wellbeing initiatives learning and growth opportunities salary packaging options and more.

Diverse candidates have diverse needs. During your recruitment journey information will be provided about adjustment requests. If you require additional support before submitting your application please contact the Talent Support Team.

At KPMG every career is different and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us.