Our established business services practice is looking for an enthusiastic, professional and well-presented Receptionist & Practice Administration Assistant to join our team on a casual basis.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants to gain practical experience in a professional accounting environment and develop a career in accounting practice administration, client services, ASIC compliance and tax administration.
The position will initially be casual, with hours by agreement. For the right person, there is a genuine opportunity for the role to develop into permanent full-time employment.
Previous accounting practice experience would be highly regarded but is not essential. We are happy to train a motivated person with the right attitude, communication skills and attention to detail.
School leavers, university students and applicants beginning their professional career are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities
The role will include a combination of reception, client service and accounting practice administration, including:
- Greeting clients and attending to reception
- Answering and directing telephone calls
- Responding professionally to client emails and enquiries
- Maintaining client records and practice management systems
- Assisting with ASIC company compliance and corporate administration
- Preparing and maintaining company records, ASIC annual statements and related documentation
- Assisting accountants with tax compliance administration
- Collating documentation for tax returns, BAS and other client work
- Following up clients for information and outstanding documents
- Preparing client correspondence, forms and engagement documentation
- Maintaining electronic client files and document management systems
- Assisting with time recording, time billing, invoicing and work-in-progress administration
- Data entry and maintenance of client and business records
- Monitoring important client and compliance deadlines
- Providing general administrative assistance to accountants and senior team members
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has excellent presentation and communication skills
- Is confident, friendly and professional when dealing with clients
- Has strong written and verbal English skills
- Has excellent attention to detail
- Is organised and able to manage several tasks at once
- Is comfortable working with numbers and financial information
- Has good computer skills and is confident learning new software
- Is reliable, punctual and takes responsibility for their work
- Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Enjoys providing excellent client service
- Is interested in developing a career within an accounting and professional services environment
Strong academic results, particularly in English, mathematics, accounting, business or commerce, will be highly regarded.
Training & Career Development
You will receive practical training and mentoring from experienced professionals across the day-to-day operation of an accounting practice.
The role provides exposure to:
- Accounting practice management
- ASIC and corporate compliance
- Taxation administration
- Client relationship management
- Time billing and invoicing
- Practice management software
- Document and records management
- Professional business communication
This is not simply a reception position. We are looking for someone who wants to learn, take on increasing responsibility and become an important part of our accounting practice.
For the right candidate who demonstrates strong performance, reliability and initiative, there is an opportunity to progress from casual employment into a permanent full-time position.
Why Join Us?
We are a long-established accounting practice with a strong focus on professional client service, technology, efficiency and developing our people.
You will work directly with experienced accountants and gain valuable practical experience that can provide an excellent foundation for a career in accounting, business administration or professional services.
If you are professional, organised, enthusiastic and looking for an opportunity to build a genuine career within an accounting practice, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From $26.70 per hour
Work Location: In person
