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 New 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 RoleReporting 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 ResponsibilitiesPayrollOwn end-to-end payroll delivery and compliance across all Australian and New Zealand entitiesAct 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 identifiedReview and sign off monthly payroll GL reconciliations,



resolving escalated or complex discrepanciesSet direction on payroll system improvements and lead the rollout of process or platform changesOwn the Weekly Wages Report and the wages input into budgeting and forecasting, working with FP&ALodge; superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax and workers compensation obligations by their due datesAct as the point of contact for internal and external payroll audits, STP finalisation and the annual workers compensation declarationAccounts ReceivableOwn the accounts receivable function across our wholesale trading partnersSet collections strategy and ageing targets, and lead the resolution of material or escalated disputesOwn reconciliation methods and standards, and prepare and review complex reconciliationsBuild senior relationships with key customer finance contacts to protect cash flow and trading termsOwn accounts receivable month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations, with sign-off responsibilityReportingReport accounts receivable performance and risk (ageing, exposure, disputes) to the Financial Controller and leadershipDeliver payroll on time and accurately across all entities, with all statutory lodgements on time and no penaltiesKeep debtor days and overdue balances within agreed targetsAbout YouSenior payroll experience across multiple entitiesDeep knowledge of Australian payroll legislation and awards (New Zealand payroll experience highly regarded)Proven AR ownership, including collections and dispute resolutionHave led a payroll system or process change from start to finishExperienced with payroll and accounting systems, with strong Excel skillsFinance or payroll qualification, or equivalentStrong accuracy and attention to detailSound judgement under deadline pressureDiscretion and integrity with confidential informationConfident communicating with leaders and customersTakes ownership and drives improvementHumble, Hungry and Smart
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📌 Payroll & Accounts Receivable Specialist (Sydney)
🏢 Assembly Label
📍 Sydney