Job Details

Payroll Officer

Category:

Accounting

Employment Type:

Contractor

Industry:

Accountant - Payroll

Contact Name:

Rhiannon Jay

Contact Email:

rhiannon.jay@Perigongroup.com.au

Contact Phone:

07 3854 3810

Date Published:

19-May-2026

Job Description:

  • 12 month Fixed Term Contract; End of June Start
  • Brisbane Inner CBD; Close to public transport
  • Circa $85k + super
  • A well-established, growth-focused professional services business is seeking a  Payroll Officer to cover someone going on leave.

    This is a high-volume payroll environment where accuracy, pace, and stakeholder engagement are critical.

    The Role

    You will take ownership of end-to-end payroll and associated reporting across a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

    Key responsibilities include:
    • End-to-end payroll processing (high volume) including timesheets, expenses, terminations, and backpays
    • Accurate creation and distribution of sales invoices aligned to payroll cycles
    • Management of contractor leave, onboarding data, and system integrity
    • Statutory compliance including payroll tax, PAYG, super, and parental leave
    • Preparation of margin reports and support for monthly reconciliations
    • Maintenance and continuous improvement of payroll systems and processes
    • First point of contact for contractor payroll queries and client invoicing queries
    About You
    • Proven experience in end-to-end payroll, ideally within a high volume, complex environment 
    • Strong understanding of Australian payroll legislation (PAYG, super, payroll tax)
    • High attention to detail with reconciliation and reporting capability
    • Confident working across multiple systems and large datasets
    • Proactive, solutions-focused, and comfortable in a fast-moving environment
    • Strong communication skills with the ability to manage internal and external stakeholders
    The Environment

    You’ll be joining a collaborative and forward-thinking business that values:
    • Transparency – open, honest communication and strong partnerships
    • Accountability – ownership, reliability, and high standards
    • Ambition – innovation, resilience, and continuous improvement
    • Customer focus – delivering exceptional outcomes for clients and stakeholders
    If this is of interest - Please APPLY NOW! Or contact Rhiannon Jay on rhiannon.jay@perigongroup.com.au for more information.
     
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