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Payroll Officer job ad example
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Payroll Officer job ad example

A clear and compelling job ad will help you attract the right people to the role. We’ve created a list of the best and most common job ads posted on SEEK, to help you write your own.    

Remember to refer to SEEK’s Laws of Attraction tool to find out the factors that attract candidates to jobs in your industry. This will help you write a more compelling job ad.  

Here’s an example of a Payroll Officer job advertisement: 

Short description  

  • Job title: Payroll Officer

  • Company: Betty's Sugar 

  • Location: Melbourne CBD, Melbourne

  • Salary: Up to $70,000 + phone + laptop   

    • WFH twice a week + regular working hours + additional leave

    • Additional super + various retail discounts + EAP + weekly pay

    • Supportive coaching by industry leaders + Modern workspace

  • Summary: Develop in our inclusive team of 10. Leverage your previous payroll related experience to help our clients with their financial reporting.

Long description    

About the role   

Join Betty's Sugar as a full-time Payroll Officer, part of a team of 10. You'll report to the Payroll Manager and play a key role in our finance and accounting division. Your duties & responsibilities will include needing to:

  • Assist with payroll coding and award interpretation

  • Perform data entry using Microsoft Excel

  • Fill both manual and computerised records

  • Receive and process invoices

  • General administration assistance within the Finance & Accounting area

Benefits    

  • Salary up to $70,000 (depending on experience) + phone + laptop

  • Great flexibility to work at home twice a week

  • Regular working hours from 9am to 5pm

  • Additional leave options are available, including 5 days of wellbeing leave

  • Work from a newly refurbished, modern office with stunning views of the CBD

  • Casual, friendly and inclusive work environment and team culture (our top priority)

  • 1:1 coaching by industry leaders to help you grow your career

Experience and qualifications    

  • Previous work experience in payroll, accounting, or similar

  • Degree or certification in Accounting, Finance. Business Administration or similar

  • Proven skilfulness in numerical and data entry skills to ensure accurate processing of payroll information to deadlines

  • Demonstrated effectiveness in communication to engage with employees regarding inquiries related to payroll

  • Familiarity with accounting principles and financial reporting

About Betty’s Sugar:

We have been Australia’s leading grower, miller, refiner, and marketer of sugar and related products for over 50 years. At Betty’s Sugar, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team as our employees are the heart of our operations. Nestled in the heart of the Melbourne CBD, our facilities stand as a testament to our commitment to excellence. We proudly embrace diversity and equality, welcoming applicants from every walk of life. Join us in cultivating a workplace where everyone thrives.

How to apply  

If this role sounds like you, please click on the apply button and follow the prompts. We will get in touch if you are shortlisted for this opportunity.

If you would like to learn more, please reach out to Joel Barry on +1234 5678 for a confidential chat!  

Ready to get started? Click here to post your job ad.  

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