- Standalone Payroll Lead | Professional Services | Reports to the FC
- $110,000 – $125,000 Package | Growing finance function
- Premium CBD office with market-leading employee benefits

The Opportunity

Our client is a highly regarded business with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. This is a standalone Payroll Lead role, so you’ll be the firm’s go-to for all things payroll. You’ll own end-to-end monthly payroll across the company, and work within a small, team-oriented finance team. Process improvement is a key priority, and our client wants someone who will question how things are done and make them better.

The Challenge

Reporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:

- Processing timely, accurate end to end monthly payroll for the company
- Month end report production and other ad hoc reporting as required
- Assisting with payroll-related financial reporting
- Managing, calculating and processing payments of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and Workcover contributions
- Processing new starters, terminations, and changes in employment terms from a payroll perspective, including salary adjustments, parental leave, bonuses, termination calculations and other payroll adjustments as required
- Administration and maintenance of the Payroll system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times
- Participating in Finance,



Technology and other special projects across the firm as required
- Identifying opportunities for improvement for the payroll and broader finance function

The Expertise

Please consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:

- 5+ years of payroll experience
- Processing pay runs larger than 200+ staff
- Experience in professional services is highly advantageous.
- Excellent communication skills

The Next Step

If this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 ***, alternatively please apply per the link below.

About ThompsonCook

At ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. We specialise in recruiting for key finance function roles including:

- Chief Financial Officers, Treasury, Tax & Audit Leaders
- Finance Managers & Financial Controller
- Commercial Finance & Financial Planning & Analysis
- Financial & Management Accountants
- Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable & Payroll

We support our clients with both permanent and contracting recruitment solutions, ensuring they secure the best finance talent in the market.

ThompsonCook | We Only Do Accounting | Focused on Melbourne and Sydney

📌 Payroll Lead | $110,000 – $125,000 Package | Melbourne CBD
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