Payroll & Reporting Analyst
Hunter Manning ·www.huntermanning.com
Apply directHunter Manning is supporting our client to recruit a Payroll & Reporting Analyst on a contract basis. This role suits someone who thrives on turning complex data into clear, reliable insights — using advanced Excel to support the payroll function through data modelling, reconciliation, and reporting.
This is a great opportunity for an analytically-minded professional, whether your background is in payroll or accounting, to bring those skills to a role with genuine variety and impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Consolidate and validate payroll data across multiple systems
- Build cost and scenario models (pay rises, overtime, allowances, superannuation)
- Reconcile payroll outputs to the general ledger
- Prepare reports and dashboards for management and leadership
- Support audits and compliance checks with clean, well-structured data
- Advanced Excel skills — Power Query, pivot tables, XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH; VBA/macro experience highly regarded
- Background in payroll, accounting, or finance (CA/CPA welcome)
- Strong experience working with large, complex data sets
- High attention to detail and confidence reconciling numbers across sources
- Comfortable working autonomously in a contract capacity
- Move beyond routine processing into genuine analytical and modelling work
- Contract role with potential for extension for the right person
- Perth-based, supporting a well-established and welcoming team
Frequently asked questions
Who is hiring for the Payroll & Reporting Analyst role?
Hunter Manning is hiring for the Payroll & Reporting Analyst position, a Shazamme client. Apply directly on the employer's career site.
Where is the Payroll & Reporting Analyst job located?
The Payroll & Reporting Analyst role with Hunter Manning is based in Perth, WA, AU.
Is the Payroll & Reporting Analyst role full-time or contract?
This is a full time position at Hunter Manning.
What experience level is the Payroll & Reporting Analyst role?
The Payroll & Reporting Analyst position is aimed at mid-level candidates.
How do I apply for the Payroll & Reporting Analyst role at Hunter Manning?
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