Assembly Label is looking for a Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist to join our Finance team at our Alexandria Head Office.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to own payroll and accounts receivable across the group's Australian and Current Zealand entities.
You'll be the go-to authority on payroll legislation and compliance within a growing brand.
We'd especially like to hear from candidates who have worked on Payroll or HRIS implementations, and experience with Employment Hero is preferred.
The Role
Reporting to the Financial Controller, the Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist owns end-to-end payroll delivery and the accounts receivable function across the group.
You'll set the standards and controls both functions run to, act as the subject matter expert on Australian and New Zealand payroll requirements, and work with the Financial Controller and leadership on reporting, cash flow and continuous improvement.
This is a varied, full-time role for someone who is highly accurate, stays calm under deadline pressure and enjoys owning a function and making it better.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
Own end-to-end payroll delivery and compliance across all Australian and New Zealand entities
Act as the group's subject matter authority on Australian payroll legislation (PAYG withholding, STP Phase 2, superannuation guarantee, Fair Work Act and awards, holiday pay) and New Zealand requirements (PAYE, KiwiSaver, holiday pay)
Own payroll controls and segregation of duties, and lead fixes when gaps are identified
Review and sign off monthly payroll GL reconciliations, resolving escalated or complex discrepancies
Set direction on payroll system improvements and lead the rollout of process or platform changes




Own the Weekly Wages Report and the wages input into budgeting and forecasting, working with FP&A;
Lodge superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and workers compensation obligations by their due dates
Act as the point of contact for internal and external payroll audits, STP finalisation and the annual workers compensation declaration
Accounts Receivable
Own the accounts receivable function across our wholesale trading partners
Set collections strategy and ageing targets, and lead the resolution of material or escalated disputes
Own reconciliation methods and standards, and prepare and review complex reconciliations
Build senior relationships with key customer finance contacts to protect cash flow and trading terms
Own accounts receivable month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, with sign-off responsibility
Reporting
Report accounts receivable performance and risk (ageing, exposure, disputes) to the Financial Controller and leadership
Deliver payroll on time and accurately across all entities, with all statutory lodgements on time and no penalties
Keep debtor days and overdue balances within agreed targets
About You
Senior payroll experience across multiple entities
Deep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards (New Zealand payroll experience highly regarded)
Proven AR ownership, including collections and dispute resolution
Have led a payroll system or process change from start to finish
Experienced with payroll and accounting systems, with strong Excel skills
Finance or payroll qualification, or equivalent
Strong accuracy and attention to detail
Sound judgement under deadline pressure
Discretion and integrity with confidential information
Confident communicating with leaders and customers
Takes ownership and drives improvement
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📌 Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Assembly Label
📍 Sydney