People & Payroll Coordinator – Townsville – Accounting & Financial Services Firm

PEOPLE & PAYROLL COORDINATOR – TOWNSVILLE – ACCOUNTING & FINANCIAL SERVICES FIRM (JOB ID 1546) 

• Looking for a payroll role where you can take ownership while also gaining exposure across People & Culture? 

• Want to join a well-established 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 75+ staff across multiple locations, the firm delivers accounting, tax, financial planning, SMSF, audit and business advisory services to a diverse client base. Their Townsville office is continuing to grow and is now seeking a People & Payroll Coordinator to join the team. 

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 HR requirements 

• Support broader HR and People & Culture functions including onboarding, reporting, and administration 

• Assist with process improvements and system efficiencies across payroll and HR 

• Act as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries across the business 

• Maintain a high level 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 knowledge of payroll legislation, awards, and HR processes 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

• Highly organised with strong time management skills 

• Analytical and solutions-focused with a continuous improvement mindset 

• Reliable, proactive, 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 business with a strong regional presence 

• Career development opportunities within a growing Townsville office 

• Exposure to both payroll and broader People & Culture functions 

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

If you’re looking for a role where you can own payroll while expanding your exposure across People & Culture, 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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