Payroll Accountant

Ensure timely and accurate payroll processing, compliance with tax regulations, and prepare payroll reports

Your new company

At Hays, we believe in being long-term partners with our people as well as our customers. Let’s create tomorrow, together.

With over 50 years of business success, we have built a reputation as the world leader in specialist recruitment and workforce solutions. Joining Hays isn’t just about being part of a global business; together with more than 12,000 people across 32 countries, you’ll be making a difference in the world of work.

Your new role

Our Hays Sydney CBD office is seeking an internal Payroll Accountant to join the team. It is a full-time permanent role commencing immediately. This role focuses on executing payroll functions and reporting functions, ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately, and in compliance with Hays processes and government regulations. This role reports to our Director of Payroll Operations.

Key responsibilities
  • Payroll Processing: Accurately process and manage the payroll, including calculating wages, salaries, overtime, and bonuses.
  • Reporting: Prepare and distribute payroll reports to management and assist with budgeting and financial planning.
  • Tax Compliance: Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations, including the accurate calculation and submission of payroll taxes.
  • New Hire and Termination: Handle payroll-related tasks for new hires, including setting up payroll accounts, and processing payroll company changes for terminations and departures.
  • Data Accuracy: Ensure the accuracy of employee data, including personal information, tax withholding details, and benefit selections.
  • Conduct regular audits of payroll records
  • Complete general ledger reconciliations.
  • Produce payroll related journals
  • Administer all Sharesave accounts and complete Sharesave reconciliations and payments
  • Prepare various reports including headcount, payroll analysis and payroll

What you'll need to succeed

  • Tertiary qualifications in Accounting
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • High attention to detail
  • Time management skills
  • Excellent communication skills – written and verbal
  • Ability to build and maintain working relationships at all levels
  • Results-driven and solution-based thinking
  • Ability to work under pressure and be proactive and flexible

What you'll get in return

This is a fantastic opportunity to shape your career where we will set you up to thrive. Go further in your career than you believed possible with the support of our expert managers. Here you get out what you put in, and your energy and dedication is always met by reward and celebration. Along with this you will receive,
  • An inclusive environment where diversity is celebrated
  • Market leading tools and technology to enable you to make an extraordinary impact
  • Flexible working arrangements and additional leave, including wellness and volunteering days for you to connect with your community
  • Global career opportunities - make your mark locally or explore international opportunities with the Hays group, which spans over 30+ countries

What you need to do now

Please click the "Apply Now" button and attach your cover letter and CV.

At Hays, we value diversity and inclusion and are passionate about placing people in roles where they can flourish and succeed. By joining Hays, you’ll be part of an inclusive culture that celebrates diversity, recognising every individual for their unique differences. People from all culturally diverse backgrounds, including Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander Peoples are encouraged to apply.



LHS 297508

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Staffing & Employment
Location
NSW - Sydney CBD
Specialism
Accounting Support
Ref:
947315
Closing date
23 Mar 2025

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Sandy Luhr, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sydney
Level 13, Chifley Tower, 2 Chifley Square

Telephone: 0282269684

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