Becoming a Payroll Clerk in Queensland

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About this role

Arrange the payment of salaries and wages to employees of an organisation.

What you might do day-to-day in this job

Typical tasks for a Payroll Clerk include:

  • create and maintain payroll files for employees
  • prepare payroll data from time sheets and other records
  • make sure employees are paid correctly and on time
  • record any adjustments to employee pay
  • understand industrial awards
  • provide information to employees and managers regarding tax issues, benefits and deductions
  • finalise files and pay arrangements when employees retire, resign or transfer
  • maintain superannuation and other deduction and contribution records
  • monitor compliance with the law and specific regulations.

Courses that can lead to a career as a Payroll Clerk

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  1. Certificate III in Business

    BSB30120

    Develop job-ready skills in administration, communication and teamwork while gaining hands-on business experience.

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 1 year
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  2. Certificate IV in Accounting and Bookkeeping

    FNS40222

    Learn to manage accounts, prepare reports and handle payroll to work in finance or business.

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

  3. Certificate III in Accounts Administration

    FNS30322

    • Traineeship
    • On-the-job training
    • 2 years
    • Cost varies
    • Financial help available
    • No entry requirements
    • Partially online
    • Part-time may be available

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