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Payroll/Accounts Officer, REF: 314A

Ref: 314A

Fast Freight is one of Australia’s largest transport and logistics companies, and an exciting opportunity with this dynamic business awaits the right candidate. This is a busy, high-volume but friendly environment that will suit an organised person with a great eye for detail and plenty of team spirit.

Your responsibilities will include:

End-to-end weekly, fortnightly and monthly payroll
Processing of superannuation and group certificates and PAYG
Payroll/ad hoc reports
Data entry
Data checking
Support to the Group Payroll Manager
Day-to-day administration including timesheets, new hires, terminations, updating employee records and Worker's Compensation claims
Processing cash receipts, monthly billing and direct debits
Reconciliation of cash receipts with bank statements
Assisting with accounts payable and debt collections
Improvement of payroll systems and procedures
Ensuring company compliance with employment law, superannuation requirements and tax legislation
Answering internal queries

You will need:

Minimum two years experience in a large professional organisation processing high-volume end-to-end payroll
High-level proficiency in payroll systems, Microsoft applications, Excel and MYOB
Strong understanding of relevant legislation, ATO rules and superannuation
Ability to manage a high-volume workload and meet tight deadlines
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
Ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently
Excellent communication and analytical skills

Our fast-paced and supportive environment will offer you lots of perks and benefits – a competitive salary, modern ‘green’ offices, a friendly team, subsidised canteen, fresh fruit delivered daily, flexible working arrangements, and opportunities for training and development.

If this sounds like the right place and position for you, we’d love to hear from you! Please send your resume to: Michael Todd, HR Manager, Fast Freight, m.todd@email.com or mail to Fast Freight, 79 O’Connor St, Westhaven VIC 3009.