Finance/Office Administrator - Nuriootpa

Employment Hero; Marrabel; On-site; AUD 40,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Vater Machinery is seeking a Finance/Office Administrator to support day-to-day finance and administrative operations in Nuriootpa. The role is part-time to full-time, on-site, reporting to the Group Accountant/Administration Manager.

You will manage bookkeeping, payroll, statutory payments, and customer service within a dynamic, multi-branch business. Ideal candidates are organised, detail-oriented, and capable of handling high-volume data, with strong communication and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Proven bookkeeping/accounting experience with AP/AR and general bookkeeping.
• Experience processing payroll including timesheets and leave management.
• Experience using Employment Hero Payroll or similar payroll systems.
• Previous office administration experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM/financial systems.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable management.
• Payroll processing including timesheets and leave management.
• Processing and reconciling statutory payments.
• Payroll reconciliations.
• Debt collection and debtor management support.
• General bookkeeping and finance administration.
• Face-to-face and telephone customer service.
• Responding to customer enquiries with professionalism and care.

Skills

Bookkeeping/Accounting

Payroll processing

Employment Hero Payroll

Office administration

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CRM/financial systems

Tools

Employment Hero Payroll

Microsoft Office

CRM/financial systems

Job description

AI Job Summary

• Previous bookkeeping/accounting experience including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general bookkeeping.
• Experience processing payroll (timesheets, leave) and processing/reconciling statutory payments.
• Experience using Employment Hero Payroll or similar payroll systems; plus MS Office and CRM/financial systems.

Role Type

On-site Permanent Part-time Mid-level Senior

Description

Finance/Office Administrator - Nuriootpa

At Vater Machinery, we've been proudly supporting Australian agriculture for over 70 years as a trusted New Holland dealership. With three locations across South Australia Saddleworth, Kadina and Nuriootpa, we are committed to delivering exceptional service, innovative solutions, and long-term partnerships to our customers and communities.

About the Role

Due to ongoing business growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Finance/Office Administrator to join our growing team based in Nuriootpa on a part-time to full-time basis

Reporting to the Group Accountant/Administration Manager, this newly created role plays a key part in supporting day-to-day finance and administrative operations. It is a varied, fast-paced position suited to someone who enjoys problem-solving, working with people, and ensuring smooth office operations.

Key Responsibilities

Bookkeeping & Finance Support

• Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable

• Payroll processing, including timesheets and leave management

• Processing and reconciling Statutory Payments

• Payroll reconciliations

• Supporting debt collection and debtor management

• General bookkeeping and finance administration

General Administration

• Providing general administrative support across the team

• Face-to-face and telephone customer service

• Responding to customer enquiries with professionalism and care

• Other duties as required

About You

Are you someone who is:

• Friendly, approachable, and customer-focused

• Positive, proactive and has a strong "can-do" attitude

• Highly organised with excellent time management skills

• Accurate with strong attention to detail

• Comfortable working with high-volume data and financial information

• Professional and able to maintain confidentiality

• A collaborative team player with strong communication skills

• Adaptable and willing to learn new systems and processes

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous Bookkeeping/Accounting experience

• Experience processing Payroll and Statutory Payments

• Experience using Employment Hero Payroll or similar payroll systems

• Previous office administration experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office and CRM/financial systems

Desirable

• Experience within an agricultural, automotive, machinery or dealership environment

• Knowledge of finance and administration processes within a multi-branch business

Why Join Vater Machinery?

At Vater Machinery, we live by our core values - Solution Finders, Respect, Honesty, Best of Breed, Legacy Builders. We offer a supportive workplace where people are valued, encouraged, and part of a long-standing family business with strong community ties.