Job Description
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.
Please click here to apply.
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.
Please click here to apply.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Payroll Accountant position is now open for candidates interested in the Accountant Jobs sector. This role in Sydney offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Accountant Jobs is a plus.