" \u003cdiv class=\"ja-job-details\"\u003e \u003ch2 class=\"title\"\u003ePayroll Lead | $110,000 - $125,000 Package | Melbourne CBD\u003c/h2\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"meta\"\u003e \u003cul class=\"classifications\"\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18687\"\u003e Payroll \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18689\"\u003e Melbourne \u003c/li\u003e \u003cli data-id=\"18690\"\u003e Permanent \u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cp class=\"date-posted\"\u003e 19/10/2026 \u003c/p\u003e \u003c/div\u003e \u003cul class=\"bullet-points\"\u003e \u003cli\u003eStandalone Payroll Lead | Professional Services | Reports to the FC\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e$110,000 - $125,000 Package | Growing finance function\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePremium CBD office with market-leading employee benefits\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cdiv class=\"description\"\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandalone Payroll Lead | Professional Services | Reports to the FC\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e$110,000 - $125,000 Package | Growing finance function\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePremium CBD office with market-leading employee benefits\u003c/strong\u003e\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Opportunity\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Our client is a highly regarded business with offices in Melbourne and Sydney. This is a standalone Payroll Lead role, so you\u0026rsquo;ll be the firm\u0026rsquo;s go-to for all things payroll. You\u0026rsquo;ll own end-to-end monthly payroll across the company, and work within a small, collaborative finance team. Process improvement is a key priority, and our client wants someone who will question how things are done and make them better.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Challenge\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReporting to the Financial Controller, your responsibilities will include:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcessing timely, accurate end to end monthly payroll for the\u0026nbsp; company\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMonth end report production and other ad hoc reporting as required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAssisting with payroll-related financial reporting\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eManaging, calculating and processing payments of PAYG, payroll tax, superannuation and Workcover contributions\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcessing new starters, terminations, and changes in employment terms from a payroll perspective, including salary adjustments, parental leave, bonuses, termination calculations and other payroll adjustments as required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eAdministration and maintenance of the Payroll system, ensuring data is accurate and up to date at all times\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eParticipating in Finance, Technology and other special projects across the firm as required\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifying opportunities for improvement for the payroll and broader finance function\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Expertise\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease consider expressing interest in this position if you possess the following:\u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e5+ years of payroll experience\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProcessing pay runs larger than 200+ staff\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExperience in professional services is highly advantageous.\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExcellent communication skills\u0026nbsp;\u003c/li\u003e \u003c/ul\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Next Step\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf this position will enhance your career and you would like further details on the client, the role, remuneration, or a copy of the position description, please call Lucas Hudson for a confidential discussion on 0436 393 285, alternatively please apply per the link below.\u003cbr\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout ThompsonCook\u003c/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003c/strong\u003e\u0026nbsp;\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAt ThompsonCook we develop strong relationships with top accounting and finance professionals across Australia. 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