Payroll Financial Accountant

We are seeking to appoint an experienced and collaborative Payroll /Financial Accountant professional to join our team on a 12 month parental leave cover contract.

Reporting to the Finance Manager this role is responsible for the processing of the fortnightly payroll through Xero and Salary Packaging through Southgate. This position is also responsible for balancing and reconciling the General Ledger in a timely manner and maintaining accurate financial records.

This role will see you responsible for:

Payroll
Management of the end-to-end fortnightly payroll through Xero and salary packaging processing through Southgate
Processing timesheets and payroll forms in a timely manner each fortnight and maintaining accurate payroll records on salary packaging allowances increment increases commencements terminations leave and other relevant information
Balancing and reconciling fortnightly payroll output including generation of journals for Finance
Interpreting and applying the terms and conditions in the Independent Schools NSW Teachers (Hybrid) and (Support and Operational Staff) Multi-Enterprise Agreements 2021 and relevant payroll policies and procedures
Providing superannuation administration to ensure payroll processes are compliant with relevant legislation
Processing PAYG monthly and statutory payments and process payroll end of month procedures including data entry of journal entries
Generating payroll reports through Xero as required by management

Financial Accounting
Delivering month-end close
Completing balance sheet reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
Maintenance and integrity of the General Ledger
Maintaining fixed asset register
Assisting the Finance Manager and senior business leaders with monthly reporting
Ensuring compliance with account standards and regulations
Liaising with external auditors and other stakeholders including being a key member in the audit review
Meeting compliance requirements of superannuation GST PAYG payroll tax ABS etc.

General
Interacting with staff at all levels of the College in a timely manner to resolve pay issues
Contributing to the continuous improvement of systems and processes ensuring services meet professional and industry standards
Assisting the Finance Manager and senior leaders with any other adhoc activities/projects/reporting as required

Our ideal candidatewill have:

Minimum 3 years experience as a Finance officer in a payroll-related role
Experience working in a school-based environment (preferred)
Experience in Xero (preferred)
Strong knowledge of payroll principles regulations and procedures
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Detail oriented with ability to meet deadlines under pressure
Good analytical skills and ability to solve problems effectively
Team player and ability to work with minimal supervision and capacity to identify and implement improved working systems processes and procedures
Tertiary Finance or Accounting qualifications (or near completed)
Current Working With Children Check
Intermediate Microsoft Office skills
Current First Aid certificate (desirable)

Note: The College reserves the right to consider applications as they are received and make an appointment prior to the closing date.