Receptionist / Administration Officer

Accounting firm in Port Macquarie seeking an office administrator / receptionist. The position is full-time. We are looking for an office person who is committed to a career in administration and client / customer support in a pleasant environment.

Using your admin skills, you will provide support to the accountants and ensure that a range of tasks are completed on time.  You will also provide reception duties by answering telephones, emails and greeting our friendly clients who regularly attend our office.

Ideal candidate:

• Strong administrative, organisational and time management skills

• Strong verbal and written communications skills are non-negotiable

• Attention to detail and accuracy

• Ability to multitask, prioritise and meet deadlines

• Strong computer and typing skills

• Previous Reception and Customer Service Experience

• Friendly and welcoming manner and professional presentation

• Engaging personality that will see you attending to client queries rather than deferring them to others in the firm

• Sound knowledge in the Microsoft office suite

• Willingness to learn, show initiative and be a positive and proactive team player

• Current Driver's License is required for occasional errands

Desirable:

• Experience in an accounting firm

• Experience in accounting software packages, Xero, MYOB, etc

• Familiarity with ATO Portal and general ATO correspondence

Duties and responsibilities

• Collating tax returns for presentation to clients in hard copy and electronic format

• Answering email and telephone queries and following up responses with the accountants

• Collecting and processing incoming and outgoing mail

• Electronic Lodgements

• Receiving payments from clients and reconciling EFTPOS Receipts

• Workflow management

• Preparing documents and interview packs for accountants' meetings with client

• Scanning and filing

• Maintaining Office Appearance

• Grocery and stationery orders

• Other tasks as required to assist the Office Manager, the Principal, accountants and clients

 We require a covering letter and CV/Resume to be included in your application.