Payroll Officer
Coordinate the payment of employees in an organisation.
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- What's it like to be a Payroll Officer?
- How to become a Payroll Officer
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- Top skills and experience for Payroll Officers
- Is Payroll Officer the right role for you?
- Payroll Officer role reviews
What's it like to be a Payroll Officer?
Payroll Officers are responsible for processing payroll, tax calculations and deductions. They also prepare monthly, quarterly and year-end financial statements. The role may also include elements of accounts payable and light bookkeeping responsibilities.
Tasks and duties
- Assisting with month-end and payroll reporting.
- Being a key point of contact for all payroll queries.
- Calculating superannuation, PAYG and Payroll Tax calculations and payments.
- Updating and maintaining payroll records.
- Setting up payment accounts for employees.
How to become a Payroll Officer
While it’s possible to work as a Payroll Officer without a formal qualification, some employers may prefer candidates with a relevant vocational qualification.
- Complete a relevant vocational qualification such as a Certificate III in Accounts Administration (FNS30317), Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping (FNS40217) or Diploma of Payroll Services (FNS50417).
- Gain experience using payroll software such as MYOB or Xero.
- Consider broadening your skills and career options with a higher qualification, such as a Bachelor of Accounting.
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Skills and experience employers are looking for
Having the right skills and experience can make you an in-demand applicant. Payroll Officer employers on SEEK are looking for job seekers with expertise in the following areas. Payroll
End to End Payroll
Payroll Software
Payroll Processing
Payroll Tax
Reconciliations
Chris21
Payroll Operations
Microsoft Excel
Access MicrOpay
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Latest Payroll Officer reviews
Oct 2023
Rewarding career for growth and opportunities
Reviewer's QualificationDiploma of Administration
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeLarge (200+ employees)
SpecialisationFarming, Animals & Conservation
The good thingsI have had the pleasure of working as a Senior Payroll Officer for nearly 3 years, and I can confidently say that this role has been an enriching and rewarding experience for me. Not only have I gaine...
The challengesAs a senior payroll officer, there can be various challenges that you may encounter. Some of them include:
1. Complex Payroll Processes: Managing payroll for a large organization can involve dealing ...
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Feb 2025
Technically finance officer, not just payroll. Easy job security
Reviewer's QualificationBachelor of Business Communication
Experience1 – 4 years
Organisation sizeMedium (20-199 employees)
SpecialisationCommunity Services & Development
The good thingsPayroll is a stable career to get into. Normally you assist the AP & AR with invoicing, reconciliations, ordering etc. Working payroll goes hand in hand with doing HR duties and tasks with onboarding ...
The challengesAccountants don't really work with you as they think you aren't qualified enough. People think you only just pay staff and nothing else. Timesheets are rarely approved on time
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