Job Description
QUEST PERSONNEL
www.questpersonnel.com.au
POSITION TITLE: Cost Accountant/ Payroll Officer
About Us
- Established in 1987 in Melbourne, Victoria, Quest Personnel are a family-owned, Australian-owned specialist labour hire, recruitment and workforce management firm.
- With seven office locations and over 2,200 employees, we provide industry-leading labour hire and recruitment services to Australia's best-known businesses across every state and territory.
- Quest combines a human-centered approach with the latest technology as our recruitment strategy when sourcing high-quality labour hire talent in both blue and white-collar specialisms.
Job Opportunity
We are looking for a person with a strong finance and accounting background who would like to join our Payroll team as a Payroll Officer and contribute to our continuous improvement journey. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, this role offers an exciting opportunity to drive efficiency and accuracy within the Payroll Department.
Ideally the candidate will come from an auditing or cost accounting background where we can train them in payroll duties.
Responsibilities
- The payroll team Process end-to-end payroll weekly and each Officer will be responsible for managing a payroll of up to 150 employees with precision and timeliness.
- Ensure compliance with relevant awards, agreements, and legislation, staying updated on changes.
- Conduct payroll checks, reconciliation, and manage statutory requirements such as redundancy payments and workers' compensation.
- Handle backpay, pay adjustments, and employee timecard adjustments.
- Identify errors and propose corrective actions for improved accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare labour reports and support managers with queries.
- Assist with month-end reporting and year-end reconciliation.
- Assist with preparing payroll tax and superannuation calculations for lodgment.
- Month-end leave balance reconciliation and report.
- Other ad-hoc tasks as required.
Requirements
- Relevant degree or qualification in Finance, Accounting or in a related field CA/ACCA qualified or working towards.
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounting and Finance ideally in Auditing or Cost Accounting.
- Proficient understanding of payroll legislation, taxation, and superannuation. Experience with large payroll software preferred.
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Strong organisation, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and thrive in a collaborative environment.
- Experience in the recruitment or labour hire industry is an asset but not essential
- Collaborative, innovative work culture.
How to Apply
If you meet the criteria and are ready for this exciting challenge, please apply by attaching your resume and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience and email this to [email protected]
