Senior Payroll Bookkeeper

Senior Payroll Bookkeeper 

Are you ready to take the next exciting step in your career as a Senior Payroll Bookkeeper with strong payroll knowledge?  Imagine being part of a dynamic firm that values innovation, accuracy and teamwork. If you’re seeking a role where you can truly make an impact by helping businesses pay their people accurately and on time while being surrounded by a vibrant, enthusiastic team and a company culture that celebrates growth and success, your search ends here.   

Why PT?  

2023 Business of the Year and 2023 Best Regional Business (Toowoomba Chamber Business Awards)  

We are an award-winning financial services firm committed to providing comprehensive financial solutions that empower our clients to thrive. From securing business loans to managing personal finances, we’re committed to delivering personalized services and tailored strategies that drive success.   

 We have proudly been building trusted relationships with our clients for more than 50 years. We have team members in Toowoomba, Stanthorpe and Brisbane delivering exceptional service to our clients through Accounting, Superannuation, Business Advisory, Bookkeeping, ESG, Leasing & Finance and Financial Planning services.  

 We are currently recruiting a Senior Payroll Bookkeeper for our PT Ignite Team at our Toowoomba office. This role will primarily specialise in delivering end-to-end payroll services for our clients, while also supporting broader management accounting and compliance needs across the portfolio.  

Key Responsibilities:   

Senior Payroll Bookkeeper is responsible for managing the delivery of client payroll and related compliance obligations (including PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax where applicable), under the direction and supervision of the Senior Client Manager.  The role ensures a client-centric approach where expectations are met, deadlines are achieved and advice is delivered clearly and accurately.  

• Client payroll management including managing end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and positive employee pay experience  
• Maintain payroll set-ups and ongoing changes (pay items, allowances, deductions, leave accruals, termination payments, back pays and bonuses)  
• Maintaining knowledge over the Modern Award and Fair Work requirements and being able to apply these awards to practical situations (understanding that the specific award knowledge will need to be developed) 
• Payroll compliance reviews and support, including (as applicable) STP, PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax  
• Process and/or review superannuation obligations and resolve exceptions  
• Review and support IAS/PAYGW obligations that relate to payroll  
• EOFY payroll and related reconciliations, including year-end checks and client readiness support  
• Respond to client and internal team queries in a timely, professional manner  
• Partner with clients to improve and integrate processes, systems and people (finance and non-finance)  
• Attend to clients’ needs on-site as required  

What you’ll need to succeed:  

• Demonstrated experience managing end-to-end payroll for multiple clients, with strong knowledge of Australian payroll obligations (PAYG withholding, superannuation and payroll tax where applicable)  
• Exceptional customer service and the ability to build trusted client relationships  
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)  
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality and compliance  
• Ability to live our core values  

What‘s on Offer:  

• A culture that truly is second-to-none! One where we celebrate our successes, learn from each and every experience and have fun along the way  
• Early office closure on all Fridays (1 pm)
• Genuine opportunities to develop and progress  
• Competitive salaries and employee benefits such as Flexible work hours, Paid Birthday Leave & Study Leave, Social Club and a strong focus on Team Culture 

We are ready to welcome you to the team, provide you with all the ongoing support and training needed, so apply now for an immediate start.  

Send us your resume today!