Are you a detail-oriented professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re seeking a Payroll/Finance Officer to join our team at a large, fast-paced organisation. This position offers you the chance to play a pivotal part in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of end-to-end payroll for approximately 300 employees every fortnight, all while working within a supportive and knowledgeable Finance team. If you are looking for a position that combines responsibility, teamwork, and professional growth, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll functions accurately and efficiently ensuring payment for salaries, entitlements and deductions are made on time for up to 300 employees every fortnight.
• Interpret and apply enterprise agreements and modern awards accurately.
• Classify employees correctly based on roles, qualifications, and entitlements.
• Update and manage confidential employee payroll records to accurately reflect employment changes such as new hires, terminations, leave entitlements, wage adjustments, reclassifications and changes in employee status.
• Ensure payroll records are comprehensive and compliant with Fair Work requirements and other applicable legislation.
• Deliver responsive and professional support to employees and stakeholders by addressing pay-related queries, resolving issues promptly and ensuring a positive customer experience.
• Prepare payroll reports for end of month reporting.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing and providing accurate payroll documentation, report and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely processing of statutory obligations including single touch payroll (STP), superannuation, payroll tax, and child support payments.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure seamless payroll operations.
• Provide administrative and transactional support to the Finance team, including assistance with accounts payable, receipting, invoice processing and end of month reporting.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within payroll and finance operations, identifying opportunities for greater efficiency and accuracy.

About You

• Demonstrated experience in roles requiring a high degree of numeracy, ideally within a payroll or finance function where accuracy is paramount.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, enterprise agreements, modern awards, taxation, superannuation and accounting procedures.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management skills.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• Supportive team environment.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Convenient office location with on-site parking and discounted school tuition fees.

Applying for the position

Applicants wishing to apply for the position are required to submit a cover letter and resume outlining their experience providing 3 work references to which the school can contact. We will assess applications as they arrive, so please apply today!

All staff at Cathedral are expected to support the philosophies of the school, must either hold or be able to obtain a Blue Card and/or be registered with the Queensland College of Teachers.

Interested applicants who would like to be part of a thriving professional community can obtain further information by visiting our "Employment" page at www.cathedral.qld.edu.au