Accounts & Payroll Officer

Geelong & Surfcoast Laundry (GSL) Newtown, VIC Part-Time or Full-Time (negotiable)

About Us

Geelong & Surfcoast Laundry is a locally owned commercial laundry servicing hospitality, accommodation, healthcare, and tourism customers across Geelong, the Surf Coast, Regional Victoria, and Metro Melbourne. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional customer service, reliable operations, and building long-term relationships with our customers and suppliers.

The Chance

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Accounts & Payroll Officer to join our team in Newtown. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety and takes ownership of the finance function, while supporting payroll, customer accounts, supplier payments, and reporting. Working closely with management, you will play an important role in ensuring the smooth day-to-day financial operations of the business.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable

- Daily bank receipting and allocation of customer payments
- Preparation and distribution of customer statements
- Follow-up of overdue accounts via phone and email
- Management of account holds and credit control processes
- Liaise with sales and customer service teams regarding outstanding accounts
- Customer account reconciliations and query resolution
- Preparation of debtor reports and aged receivables analysis

Accounts Payable
- Processing supplier invoices and credit notes
- Supplier statement reconciliations
- Weekly and end-of-month payment runs
- Management of supplier queries
- Monitoring rebates, credits and supplier agreements
- Maintaining accurate accounting records

Payroll
- End-to-end payroll processing using MYOB




- Maintaining employee records and payroll documentation
- Award interpretation and payroll compliance
- Superannuation, payroll tax and leave management
- STP compliance and payroll reporting
- Assisting with onboarding and payroll-related HR administration

Reporting & Administration
- Bank reconciliations
- Weekly wages allocation and cost reporting
- Preparation of management reports and P&L; updates
- Assistance with month-end procedures
- Monitoring customer profitability and reporting
- General finance and administration support

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:
- Previous experience in accounts and payroll
- Formal qualifications in Accounting, Bookkeeping or a related field, such as a Certificate IV in Bookkeeping
- Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable and debt collection processes
- Experience using MYOB AccountRight or similar accounting software
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Desirable

- Experience in a distribution, manufacturing, laundry, logistics or service-based business
- Understanding of Fair Work and payroll compliance requirements
- Experience preparing management reports and analysing financial data

What We Offer

- Stable and growing locally owned business
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Variety in your day with exposure across finance, payroll and administration
- Opportunity to make a genuine impact on business performance

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your relevant experience in accounts, payroll and administration.

📌 Accounts & Payroll Officer (Newtown)
🏢 Geelong u0026 Surfcoast Laundry
📍 Newtown