Recruitment Consultant - Senior Accounting & Finance

The Company

Our client is a well-established, multi-entity Australian business operating across a diverse range of operational divisions including manufacturing, transport, and warehousing. With a collaborative culture and a strong focus on shared services, they are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to take ownership of a complex and varied payroll function.

The Role

Reporting to the Group Shared Services Manager, this is a senior standalone payroll position responsible for accurate, timely and compliant processing across multiple entities. You’ll work across Datapay/Datacom, ELMO and KeyPay alongside an outsourced payroll provider, and collaborate closely with Finance and People & Culture to deliver a high-quality payroll service.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:

- Process weekly, fortnightly and monthly payrolls across multiple entities using Datapay/Datacom, ELMO and KeyPay
- Review and validate time and attendance data; manage T&A; approvals for Head Office functions
- Ensure compliance with Australian payroll legislation, Up-to-date Awards, Enterprise Agreements, tax and superannuation obligations
- Post payroll journals into the finance system; prepare monthly payroll reconciliations and GL account updates




- Prepare and manage WorkCover remuneration calculations, ATO lodgements and statutory reporting
- Process termination payments, payroll adjustments and maintain employee masterfile data accurately
- Act as payroll system super-user; support, troubleshoot and train managers and employees on payroll systems
- Identify and lead payroll process improvement, automation and standardisation initiatives across the group
- Other ad-hoc duties to support the team

The Person

- Demonstrated experience in a Senior Payroll Officer role within a multi-entity environment
- Strong knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, taxation, superannuation and Modern Award/EA interpretation
- Experience using Datapay/Datacom, ELMO and/or KeyPay; exposure to outsourced payroll providers advantageous
- Experience with payroll reconciliations, GL journal posting and Time & Attendance systems
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel; strong analytical, reconciliation and problem-solving skills
- High attention to detail; ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills; proactive and solutions-focused approach

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📌 Recruitment Consultant - Senior Accounting & Finance (Brim)
🏢 Veritas Recruitment
📍 Brim