Senior Payroll Officer

Ron Finemore Transport Services Pty Limited

Wodonga, Yarra Valley and High Country VIC

Payroll (Accounting)

Full time

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What you’ll be doing

You will be the person who oversees every step of the weekly payroll process. From validations and reconciliations through to reporting and employee support, you’ll run a payroll function that the business depends on for clarity, compliance and reliability.

Key responsibilities include:

Processing accurate, timely end to end weekly payroll

Validating timesheets, allowances, deductions, leave and approvals

Interpreting EBAs, awards and industrial instruments

Maintaining payroll master data, employee records and contract documentation

Preparing payroll reports and payroll related reconciliations

Managing payments to the ATO, super funds and other statutory bodies

Supporting onboarding and ensuring new starter documentation is correct

Responding to employee and manager payroll queries

Keeping processes audit ready and contributing to improvements

What RFT is looking for

At least 5 years end to end payroll experience

Strong knowledge of EBAs, awards, legislation, taxation and superannuation

Experience with weekly, high volume and multi award payrolls

Confident with reconciliations and resolving discrepancies

Strong Excel skills

Experience with HR3 is helpful but not essential

Accurate, reliable and deadline focussed

Professional, approachable and comfortable working with staff at all levels

About Ron Finemore Transport

Ron Finemore Transport is a nationally recognised and regionally based transport and logistics business servicing the Eastern States of Australia. Since 2004, RFT has grown to employ over 900 people and operate a fleet of more than 300 trucks.

Payroll is a central function within the finance team, and the team is known for reliability, consistency and supporting the wider business to operate smoothly.

Applications close 8.00 am, Wednesday 17 December 2025. Early applications are encouraged. The successful applicant will be required to undergo pre-employment medical and police checks.

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For further information, email: jobs@rft.net.au