Payroll Manager | $180,000 - $200,000 Package
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
Qualified services experience is not essential - candidates from large corporate payroll environments are encouraged to apply
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
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📌 Payroll Manager | $180,000 - $200,000 Package (Melbourne)
🏢 Thompsoncook
📍 Melbourne