Finance Officer – Payroll, Accounts & Admin Support – Sale, Gippsland (onsite role)

Join a trusted family-owned business | Full-time | $68,000-$72,000 + leave loading + monthly RDO

Looking for a Payroll/Finance role with variety, stability, and a great local team?

GBG Concrete & Construction — a proud family-owned Gippsland business with over 70 years of history — is looking for a Finance Officer to join our friendly and supportive team in Sale.

If you’re experienced in Payroll and enjoy being hands-on with finance operations, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a business that values accuracy, teamwork, and community.

Why You’ll Love Working with GBG

Enjoy genuine work/life balance with a monthly rostered day off (RDO)

Be part of a family-owned company that values its people and their contribution

Work alongside a supportive, down-to-earth team that looks out for each other

Make a difference in a company that’s proud of its local roots and strong reputation

About the Role

This full-time position offers variety and responsibility, combining Payroll (approx. 2–3 days per week) with Finance admin support across the business for the remainder of the week.

You’ll take ownership of our end-to-end weekly payroll function and play a key role in supporting the finance admin function. The role reports to the Head of HR & Corporate Services and works closely with the Finance Administration Officer.

Key responsibilities include:

Payroll (Primary Focus – 2–3 days per week)

End-to-end processing of weekly payroll accurately and on time

Prepare and reconcile month-end payroll reporting

Maintain employee and payroll records, including leave and accruals

Calculate and process superannuation, PAYG, payroll tax, etc., and associated payments

Act as the key point of contact for all payroll queries, providing timely and accurate advice

Prepare payroll-related journals, reports, and reconciliations

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, Awards, EBAs, and company policies

Identify opportunities for payroll process improvement and efficiency

Finance & Administration (Balance of Week)

Process Accounts Payable and Receivable transactions

Support reconciliation of supplier and customer accounts

Support month-end processes and general finance administration support

Liaise with internal staff, suppliers, and customers as required

Assist with office administration, filing, and documentation

Contribute to process improvements and team initiatives

About You

We’re looking for someone who is dependable, detail-focused, and enjoys being part of a small, friendly team where everyone helps each other out.

You’ll bring:

Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing (essential)

Working knowledge of Access Micropay (essential)

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel (intermediate or above)

Experience with Accounts Payable, Receivable, and reconciliations

Ability to interpret Awards, Enterprise Agreements, and legislation

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Strong communication and time management skills

A proactive, trustworthy, and team-oriented attitude

Experience with Xero or similar accounting software (advantageous)

A qualification in payroll or accounting will be highly regarded but is not essential.

The Essentials

Australian Citizen, Permanent Resident, or valid working visa

Satisfactory completion of 2 professional reference checks

Applicants must successfully pass a Police/Background Check and may be required to undertake a Medical/Drug Test as part of the recruitment process

Applicants will be subject to a probation period of six months

Ready to Apply?

If you’re a motivated finance all-rounder looking for a stable role in a supportive local business where your contribution matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via SEEK with:

a current resume

a brief cover letter

Applications will be reviewed as they are received.

Please note: Agency applications are not being accepted at this time.