HIPPO VA
Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll across weekly, fortnightly, and monthly cycles in line with Australian legislation. Reconcile monthly wages, PAYG withholding, and superannuation against Xero records, and resolve discrepancies independently. Handle payroll enquiries from employees and account managers with clear, timely responses. Maintain accurate financial records for allocated accounts, including AP/AR and bank reconciliations. Prepare and process journals, accruals, and adjustments as required. Work directly with an assigned account manager and flex across accounts as needed. Must-Have Qualifications Before you apply, confirm: You have hands-on experience processing Australian payroll end-to-end, including PAYG, superannuation, leave entitlements, and STP. You're confident reconciling payroll against ledger records without needing close supervision. You have solid Xero experience across bookkeeping, payroll, and reconciliations. You have genuine bookkeeping experience beyond payroll (AP/AR, GL coding, journals). You can work Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm AEST with a stable internet connection and a quiet home setup. Your written and spoken English is clear and professional for direct client contact. Nice-to-Have Skills Experience with Employment Hero as a payroll platform. Exposure to Dext for expense/receipt processing. Experience supporting more than one client account at a time. Success Outcomes 30 Days: Fully onboarded across Xero and client systems, running payroll cycles under guidance. 60 Days: Managing payroll independently for your allocated accounts, with reconciliations resolved without escalation. 90 Days: Full ownership of payroll for your accounts, actively contributing to bookkeeping support, and trusted to flag and fix issues before they're raised.
HIPPO VA
