Payroll Officer at LGT in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Payroll Officer Location: Sydney LGT Wealth Management was formed around a clear and uncompromising vision – to bring global best practice in building institutional quality investment portfolios to Australian clients. With a shared passion for building an uncompromised business – we created something new from the ground up. A chance to leave behind the things that weren’t working, while enhancing the things that were. Our authentic and personalised client-first commitment. Our entrepreneurial spirit. Our focus in best-in-class advice. And our intimate understanding of the Australian private wealth landscape. In 2022 we became a part of the LGT Group, who shared our entrepreneurial spirit, long-term approach and private-ownership model. Today, with the global expertise, stability, and capability of LGT behind us, we can work without being reliant on markets or margins, with a singular focus on giving our clients the advice and deep expertise they need for generations to come. About the Opportunity We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Officer to join our Finance team and support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll services. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end payroll processing across a dynamic workforce of over 400 employees where payroll can involve a range of complexities such as variable incentives, terminations, and regulatory requirements. You’ll play a key role in ensuring accuracy and compliance, while supporting employees and stakeholders with a high level of professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a collaborative environment and values precision, ownership, and delivering high-quality outcomes. Key Responsibilities End-to-end payroll processing for a monthly payroll Manage employee lifecycle activities including new starters, terminations, and payroll changes Process salary payments, incentives, allowances, and various payroll adjustments Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax, and superannuation requirements Prepare and lodge STP and payroll tax obligations Perform payroll reconciliations, including month-end reporting and journals Respond to payroll queries and provide support to employees and stakeholders Assist with reporting, audits, and general payroll administration About You You are a reliable and organised payroll professional with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy. You enjoy working in a role where payroll is not always straightforward and are confident managing complexity while maintaining high standards. Comprehensive experience managing the full payroll lifecycle Strong understanding of payroll processes and compliance requirements Experience managing complex payroll elements (e.g. incentives, terminations, adjustments) Good Excel skills and confidence working with payroll systems (e.g. ADP, Workday, or similar) High level of accuracy and attention to detail Strong communication skills and ability to work with a range of stakeholders Ability to manage deadlines and prioritise tasks effectively A positive, team-oriented attitude Why Join Us? Be part of a supportive, collaborative culture built on trust, respect and teamwork Enjoy a role where no two days are the same. Build and deepen end-to-end payroll expertise LGT Wealth Management is committed to the ongoing development of their employees. Your development will be managed and tailored to your role and future career path. LGT Wealth Management is an equal opportunity employer committed to embracing a diverse and inclusive work environment. We aim to attract and retain the best people regardless of their gender, marital/parental status, ethnic origin, nationality, age, background, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.