Payroll Advisor - Melbourne, Australia - KPMG Australia

KPMG Australia

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Melbourne, Australia

2 weeks ago

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Olivia Brown

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Job Description:

KPMG Australia is part of a global network providing extensive services across a wide range of industries and sectors.

Our people collaborate, share their expertise and create innovation as we partner with clients to solve complex challenges, empower change, and drive disruption and growth.

We look for talented people with the potential to make an extraordinary difference for our clients, our firm and our communities.

The Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) team helps their clients in meet their payroll, reporting and compliance obligations within the Australia.

The team assists many global and locally based businesses in all aspects of the traditional "back" office, often collaboratively with other KPMG teams local and international.

Your Opportunity
BPO is looking for an advisor to assist the team in meeting the demands of our expanding client base.

From payroll preparation and all aspects of bookkeeping, to tax compliance, this role is in a client facing position with plenty of opportunities to expand your technical knowledge of tax and accounting, and experience working in a multinational accounting firm.

You will be exposed to clients from many industries. A mix of global and local clients providing variety and complexity to keep you motivated and engaged.

This role requires a generalist skillset meaning that as part of the role you will initially have a broad focus, meaning you do not need specific industry or functional expertise to be successful.

This can mean building on previous knowledge or developing unique experience in an area that is new.

The focus will be on delivering high quality services for our clients, meeting deadlines and maintaining productive client relationships that allow you to build strong professional networks over time.

Your tasks will include:

All aspects of payroll related work for various clients, including the preparation of periodic payroll calculations, STP reporting, superannuation, payroll tax lodgements and WorkCover compliance.
Annual payroll reconciliations, preparation of PAYG payment summaries, payroll tax annual reconciliations and WorkCover annual declarations.
All aspects of bookkeeping including monthly transaction processing, accounts payable and receivable.
Preparation of monthly management reporting.
Preparation of instalment and business activity statements.
Other adhoc back office requirements as requested by clients.

How are you extraordinary?
You are passionate about the importance of fantastic communication to share ideas, inspire, and create change. You are able to digest, distil, and communicate complex concepts in both written and verbal forms.

You get things done You're organized, efficient, and have a high attention to detail to deliver impactful outcomes.

You enjoy working in the details, with a proactive attitude towards accuracy and deadlines.

Your Experience

At KPMG, we believe diversity of thought, background and experience strengthens relationships and delivers meaningful benefits to our people, our clients, and communities.

To be considered for this opportunity, your qualifications, skills & experience could include:

Excellent knowledge of Xero, preferably with Xero certification;
Strong bookkeeping experience;
Strong knowledge of payroll preparation and employer obligations;
Experience in tax compliance (BAS and IAS preparation) preferred, but not a requirement;
The ability to work with numerous clients with different requirements;
The ability to also work autonomously in a position of responsibility with own portfolio of clients;
Ability to research issues that may arise, in order to respond to unique client queries;

Additional Information

KPMG is a professional services firm with global outreach and deep sector experience. We work with clients across an array of industries to solve complex challenges, steer change and enable growth.

Our people are what make KPMG the thriving workplace that it is and what sets us apart is that we know great minds think differently.

Collaborate with a team of passionate, highly skilled professionals who've got your back.

You'll build relationships with unique and diverse colleagues who will provide you with the support you need to be your best and produce meaningful and impactful work in an inclusive, equitable culture.

At KPMG, you'll take control over how you work.

We're embracing a new way of working in many ways, from offering flexible hours and locations to generous paid parental leave and career breaks.

Our people enjoy a variety of exciting perks, including retail discounts, health and wellbeing initiatives, learning and growth opportunities, salary packaging options and more.

**_ At KPMG every career is different, and we look forward to seeing how you grow with us._