Business Administrator / Payroll & Accounts Officer

Part-Time Position | Wholesale Nursery | Approximately 50 km from Darwin

We are seeking an experienced and highly organised Business Administrator / Payroll and Accounts Officer to manage the day-to-day financial administration and office functions of our large wholesale nursery.

This is a hands-on and responsible position requiring someone who can confidently manage payroll, bookkeeping, invoicing, reconciliations, employee records and general business administration with minimal supervision.

Key Responsibilities

- Process employee payroll accurately and on time
- Manage employee timesheets, allowances, deductions and leave entitlements
- Complete STP reporting, superannuation processing and payroll reconciliations
- Enter and manage supplier invoices and customer payments in MYOB
- Prepare customer invoices, statements, remittances and credit notes
- Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable
- Follow up overdue customer accounts and assist with debt collection
- Complete daily, weekly and monthly bank reconciliations
- Reconcile company, business and related entity transactions
- Match invoices, purchase orders, delivery paperwork and payments
- Maintain accurate financial and administrative records
- Prepare reports and information for management and the company accountant
- Assist with BAS, end-of-month and end-of-financial-year requirements
- Maintain employee files, payroll records and other confidential documentation
- Manage filing, scanning, archiving and general office administration
- Answer phones, respond to emails and assist customers and suppliers
- Order office supplies and help maintain an organised and professional office
- Assist with other administrative duties as required

Skills and Experience





- Previous experience in bookkeeping, payroll or business administration
- Strong working knowledge of MYOB
- Experience processing payroll, STP and superannuation
- A good understanding of accounts payable, accounts receivable and bank reconciliations
- Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and email
- Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
- Solid organisational and time-management skills
- The ability to manage competing priorities in a busy environment
- The confidence to work independently and take responsibility for completing tasks
- A professional approach when handling confidential financial and employee information
- Clear written and verbal communication skills

Experience with inventory, wholesale, horticulture, transport or a similar operational business would be an advantage.

About the Role

This is not a junior data-entry position. The successful applicant will take responsibility for the day-to-day bookkeeping, payroll and administration functions of the business and will work closely with management and the external accountant.

The workplace is a busy, fast-paced wholesale nursery environment. Applicants must be practical, reliable and willing to assist with a variety of tasks when required.

The business is located approximately 50 km from Darwin , so the position would particularly suit someone living locally or comfortable travelling to the nursery each day. Reliable transport is essential.

What We Offer

- A varied and responsible full-time position
- A supportive, established business environment
- The opportunity to take ownership of the administration and bookkeeping function
- Training in business-specific systems and procedures
- Salary negotiable based on qualifications and experience

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📌 OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR (Darwin)
🏢 Darwin Plant Wholesalers
📍 Darwin