The Company

Our client is a well-established, fully Australian-owned freight forwarding company with offices across Victoria, New South Wales and Queensland. Founded over 30 years ago, they provide a comprehensive suite of services including international freight forwarding, customs brokerage, domestic transportation and 3PL warehousing. With a strong customer-first culture and a stable, supportive team workplace, they are a genuine long-term employer.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Commercial Manager, this is a diverse and hands-on role sitting at the heart of the Accounts and Administration team. You will take ownership of end-to-end fortnightly payroll using ADP, manage the accounts payable function, and support a broad range of HR administration duties—making it an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys variety and thrives in a busy, collaborative environment.

Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
Process end-to-end fortnightly payroll using ADP
Reconcile PAYG, payroll tax and WorkCover obligations
Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with tax, superannuation and employment legislation
Resolve payroll queries and liaise with ADP and finance teams to ensure accurate and timely payments
Oversee the processing of Accounts Payable,



General Ledger coding and manage daily banking activities
Handle cost splits, payment allocation and monthly and EOFY reconciliations
Assist with the preparation of BAS, FBT and other compliance work
Support recruitment, onboarding, offboarding, inductions and exit documentation
Coordinate training sessions; maintain HR policies, procedures and employee records in line with Fair Work requirements
Generate reports on payroll, leave and HR metrics as required
General day-to-day accounting and administrative tasks

The Person
Qualification in Finance, Business Administration or a related field would be preferred
Previous experience in payroll & accounts payable roles is essential; some HR experience desirable
Freight forwarding industry experience is preferred
Sound knowledge of Australian employment law, payroll regulations and Fair Work requirements
Proficiency in ADP or similar cloud-based payroll software; Cargowise experience highly regarded
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Outlook; robust attention to detail and organisational skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; high level of confidentiality and data integrity
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📌 Payroll & Accounts Officer Melbourne
🏢 Veritas Recruitment
📍 Melbourne