F-1304
Candidate #F-1304
Bookkeeper · 8 years experience · Xero, Bank reconciliation, BAS preparation
$1,800per month + GST
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Finance role
Hire an offshore Payroll Specialist
A Payroll Specialist processes employee pay runs accurately and on time — managing timesheets, superannuation, leave accruals, PAYG withholding, and STP compliance for Australian businesses.
$1,450per month + GST, all-in
$62–78kAustralian salary range
$65,273est. saving a year (NSW)*
What they do
A payroll specialist who handles payroll processing, super calculations, stp reporting, leave management, award interpretation, payg and compliance, full time and dedicated to your business.
Why hire offshore
01
Dedicated payroll function at 40–50% less than a local payroll officer
02
Specialist knowledge of AU payroll compliance including STP Phase 2 and super
03
Reduces payroll errors through focused, single-function expertise
Skills
Payroll processing Super calculations STP reporting Leave management Award interpretation PAYG Compliance
Software they use
EmEmployment HeroXeXero PayrollMYMYOB PayrollKeKeyPayMiMicrosoft Excel
Cost comparison
What a payroll specialist costs a year
Local figures are salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax.
$25k
$50k
$75k
$73k
$83k
$92k
$17k
Local entry$62k salaryLocal typical$70k salaryLocal senior$78k salaryAdept$1,450/mo
Estimated saving
79%
About $65,273 a year against a typical local hire in NSW, before recruitment fees, leave cover, equipment and desk space.
A typical day
What a working day can look like
An example in Sydney time. Your payroll specialist follows your priorities and your tools.
8:30am
Inbox and bank feeds
Pulls overnight transactions from the bank feeds and clears the receipts inbox.
10:00am
Reconciliations
Matches every line across your accounts. Anything odd gets a note for you, not a guess.
11:30am
Bills and invoices
Codes supplier bills, schedules payments for approval and sends customer invoices.
1:30pm
Chasing debtors
Follows up overdue invoices by email in your name, using your templates.
3:00pm
Payroll prep
Prepares pay runs for your sign-off. Lodgement happens after approval.
5:00pm
End-of-day note
Sends a short update: cash position, what was done, anything that needs you.
Available talent
Finance talent you can interview
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F-1418
Candidate #F-1418
Accounts Payable Officer · 4 years experience · Accounts payable processing, Xero, MYOB
$1,300per month + GST
F-1419
Candidate #F-1419
Financial Analyst · 5 years experience · Financial modelling (Excel), Management reporting, Budgeting & forecasting
$1,700per month + GST
Questions
Hiring a payroll specialist
Something else on your mind? Our Australian team can talk it through.
Can they process payroll for 100+ employees?
Yes. Offshore payroll specialists regularly process payroll for businesses with 50–500+ employees.
Do they understand Modern Award obligations?
Yes. Award interpretation and penalty rate calculations under Australian Modern Awards are screened during hiring.
Are they STP Phase 2 compliant?
Yes. STP Phase 2 reporting via Xero, MYOB, or Employment Hero is within scope.
Can they manage Leave requests?
Yes — processing leave applications, maintaining balances, and flagging anomalies are standard payroll tasks.
How do they coordinate with HR?
Via shared HR and payroll systems. Salary changes, terminations, and new starters are communicated through defined workflows.
Where they work
Industries and states
*Estimate compares $17,400 a year with a $70,000 salary plus 12% super and NSW payroll tax (5.45%, payable once wages pass the state threshold).
Ready when you are
Meet your payroll specialist this month
Tell us what you need and we'll shortlist candidates for you to interview. $1,450 a month + GST, with no upfront fees.
