Job Details

Payroll & Finance Officer Contract | Ipswich

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Temporary

Industry:

Accountant - Payroll

Contact Name:

Rhiannon Jay

Contact Email:

rhiannon.jay@perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

07 3854 3810

Date Published:

20-Aug-2026

Job Description:

  • Immediate Start / 3 month temporary contract
  • Circa $45-$55 per hour + super; Payroll Officer
  • Convenient Ipswich region location; Parking available on site
  • We're currently seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join a well-established organisation on a 3 month temporary contract basis, ideally starting immediately. 

    The Role 

    This role will see you taking ownership of payroll processing while also supporting the broader finance team with reporting, reconciliations and general finance administration.

    This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working autonomously, can hit the ground running, and has strong experience managing payroll in a complex environment.

    Key Responsibilities:
    • End-to-end payroll processing, including pay runs, leave, terminations and payroll adjustments
    • Managing payroll enquiries and providing timely support to employees
    • Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
    • Interpreting awards, enterprise agreements and payroll legislation
    • Payroll reconciliations and month-end reporting
    • Preparing payroll reports, variance analysis and workforce data
    • Ensuring compliance with superannuation, taxation and payroll obligations
    • Resolving payroll discrepancies
    • Supporting finance projects, process improvements and documentation updates
    • Assisting with bank reconciliations and broader finance team activities as required
    About You
    • Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll
    • Understanding of payroll legislation, awards and enterprise agreements
    • High attention to detail and ability to work accurately under deadlines
    • Confident handling employee payroll queries and stakeholder communication
    • Intermediate to advanced Excel skills
    • Experience with payroll reporting, reconciliations and compliance requirements
    • Available to commence at short notice
    What's on Offer?
    • Immediate start opportunity
    • Supportive and collaborative finance team
    • Diverse role combining payroll and finance responsibilities
    • Convenient Ipswich region location
    • Competitive hourly rate plus superannuation
    If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next contract opportunity and can hit the ground running, we'd love to hear from you.

    APPLY NOW! Or contact Rhiannon Jay on rhiannon.jay@perigongroup.com.au for more information. 
     
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