Payroll & HR Coordinator – Townsville – Accounting And Financial Services Firm

PAYROLL & HR COORDINATOR – TOWNSVILLE – ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM (JOB ID 1544) 

• Looking for a payroll role where you can take ownership of end-to-end processing while also supporting broader People & Culture functions? 

• Want to join a well-established professional services firm with a strong team culture and genuine career development opportunities? 

Our client, is a long-established and highly regarded integrated accounting and financial services firm with over 70 years of history and a strong presence across Queensland. With a team of 75+ professionals across multiple locations, the firm delivers accounting, tax, financial planning, SMSF, audit and business advisory services to a diverse client base. 

The Role: 

• End-to-end payroll processing across the business ensuring accuracy, compliance and timely delivery 

• Maintain and update employee records within HRIS and payroll systems (including Xero Payroll) 

• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, awards and relevant HR requirements 

• Support HR and People & Culture functions including onboarding, reporting and general admin 

• Assist with process improvement and system efficiencies across payroll and HR functions 

• Liaise with staff and management to resolve payroll and HR queries 

• Maintain high levels of accuracy, confidentiality and attention to detail 

About You: 

• 3–5 years’ experience in end-to-end payroll processing 

• Experience using HRIS systems and Xero Payroll 

• Certificate or Diploma in Payroll, HR or Business Administration  

• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, awards and HR processes 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Highly organised with strong time management abilities 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement 

• Proactive, reliable and detail-oriented 

What’s On Offer: 

• Opportunity to take ownership of payroll within a respected professional services firm 

• Supportive and collaborative team culture 

• Stable, long-established firm with strong national presence 

• Career development opportunities within a growing Townsville office 

• Work within a multi-disciplinary environment spanning accounting, advisory and financial services 

If you’re looking for a role where you can own payroll while growing your exposure across HR and People & Culture in a respected firm, we’d love to hear from you. 

 

Please note: This job is based in Australia therefore, only candidates who are permanent residents or citizens of Australia will be considered.   

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