Description Working at FB Rice You will be joining a long-established and successful top tier intellectual property firm acknowledged for its client experience and expertise through several industry awards. FB Rice represents an extensive range of loyal local and international clients, with offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and New Zealand. About the role This is an exciting opportunity for a Payroll and Accounts Officer to join our highly successful finance team in Melbourne. Please note that we will also consider applications from Sydney. The Payroll and Accounts Officer will take ownership of payroll as the key point of contact for our business. This role sits at the intersection of payroll, People and Culture, and Finance, and is critical to ensuring our people are paid accurately, on time, and in line with legislation and awards. Payroll is the primary focus of this role. You will work closely with the People and Culture team to support employee lifecycle changes and payroll queries, while also providing general support to the Finance team across day-to-day finance activities. This role is well suited to someone who enjoys being the go-to person for payroll, values accuracy and trust, and is comfortable supporting the broader Finance team. Key responsibilities Payroll End to end processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance Act as the main point of contact for payroll queries from employees and leaders Work closely with the People and Culture team to manage starters, leavers, changes to employment conditions and leave Ensure compliance with relevant awards, legislation, superannuation, PAYG and payroll tax Prepare and submit payroll related reporting, including STP and superannuation Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and controls Finance support Support the Finance team with accounts payable and receivable tasks as required Assist with invoice processing, reconciliations and general finance administration Provide support during month end or peak workload periods Assist with ad hoc finance tasks and projects as needed Qualifications and Experience Required: 3 years’ experience in an end-to-end payroll role, ideally with exposure to accounts support Sound working knowledge of Australian payroll legislation, awards and compliance requirements Confident acting as the first point of contact for payroll related queries Experience working with payroll and accounting systems such as ELMO, Employment Hero, Workday, MYOB or similar Strong attention to detail and a high level of integrity and discretion Clear communicator who enjoys working closely with People and Culture and Finance teams Comfortable working independently while being part of a collaborative team Culture and Benefits Join our inclusive and people-focussed culture. At FB Rice, you’ll thrive in a continuous learning environment, fostering career growth. Our team strives to provide the best patent and trademark services in Australia. We aim to be a great place to work, offering excellent employee benefits including: Hybrid working policy that encourages flexible working arrangements Reward and recognition program that recognises individual and team performance A Social Club which provides a wide range of activities throughout the year Health and Wellbeing program including access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) How to Apply Please submit your cover letter and CV by clicking "Apply Now". To be eligible for this position you must be fluent in English and have an ongoing right to work in Australia. All expressions of interest are strictly confidential. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. FB Rice recognises the importance of a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages any interested candidates with the above-mentioned technical background and professional skills to apply. For more information about our inclusion and diversity initiatives, visit https://www.fbrice.com.au/life-at-fb-rice .
