Payroll Officer Sydney

• Category Finance
• Workload Full Time (≥ 80%)
• Posted on 2 June 2026
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LGT is the largest Private Banking and Asset Management group in the world to be owned by an entrepreneurial family. As the family office of the Princely House of Liechtenstein, we have years of experience in the management of sizeable sums of assets.

Your challenge

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

Your profile

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

Interested in the role? Complete the online application. We look forward to getting to know you.

Contact

Bianca Barnston

Talent Acquisition Sourcing Specialist

LGT Wealth Management Limited

Discover more about LGT Wealth Management

Our company

LGT Wealth Management is part of LGT Group, which is owned by the Princely Family of Liechtenstein.

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