Financial Accountant Payroll

Job Description

A well-established and growing national retail brand, focused on delivering exceptional service and fostering a team-driven culture, is looking to employ a Financial Accountant that has a focus on Payroll.

 

Why join the team?

• Be part of a fast-paced, people-focused environment
• Work closely with a dynamic finance team handling end-to-end payroll and reporting functions
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous process improvements and operational efficiencies

What you will be doing: 

• Full payroll processing for ±700 employees, including clocking data, leave reconciliation, and overtime checks
• Maintain records for deductions, staff loans, garnishees, and advances
• New hire and termination payroll processing
• Prepare and reconcile payroll-related GL accounts
• Manage payroll queries and assist with statutory submissions
• Prepare daily sales dashboards and weekly sales trackers
• Compile staff turnover reports and performance scorecards
• Process and reconcile company credit card transactions
• Process and reconcile payroll bank account entries
• Handle company insurance claims and general finance admin
• Support cross-training and ad-hoc finance projects
• Drive cost-saving initiatives and process improvements

What we are looking for: 

• Accounting degree or bookkeeping diploma advantageous
• Minimum 3 years experience in a similar role, retail experience is advantageous
• Proven payroll processing experience
• Strong Excel skills essential
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and accurate under pressure
• Proactive and responsible individual with strong numerical skills

Benefits and unique aspects: 

• Opportunity to work closely with senior management and contribute to strategic reporting
• Supportive team environment with room for development

Please note if you haven’t heard back from us within two weeks of submitting your application, unfortunately your application has not been successful this time. We’d still love to stay connected, follow us online and keep an eye out for future opportunities that match your profile.

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