AddressOFFICE ADMINISTRATOR
About the business and the role
Brooke Bird is a specialist insolvency firm. Our team of professionals have assisted both directors of businesses and individuals who are under financial stress. Financial concerns, understandably, cause affected parties’ heartache and stress but through actively working with the parties and their advisors we seek to identify and implement solutions to resolve these problems. This may be through a formal insolvency appointment or a restructure of the business operations. Working with a team focus to assist in all aspects of resolving financial stress, Brooke Bird provides a diligent and efficient service. Further details regarding our firm can be found at www.brookebird.com.au
Why apply with Brooke Bird
- The variety – each day you will have a varied roll as the workplace flexes with new client matters coming and older matters needing attention.
- You will help and support the team that strives to deliver on client needs within potentially tight timeframes
- You will support 2 Partners and team of 5 Accountants working beside a part-time office assistant.
- Both Partners at Brooke Bird are highly regarded within the insolvency industry and are regularly sought after for speaking engagements or to provide articles for industry publication. You will work directly with them
- Located in Camberwell with ease of access to restaurants, retail and supermarkets. Close to public transport and Monash Freeway
- We are committed to creating a great place to work where our people have opportunities to participate in continuous improvement, share ideas and feedback to contribute to our employee experience – our ear is always available
Duties and responsibilities
Assist in the conduct of both corporate and personal insolvency matters through the provision of administrative support while overseeing the operations of the office. Your role within our business will include:
- Accounts pay/rec and reconciliations.
- Compile Timesheet reports.
- Processes Statutory lodgements with ATO / ASIC / AFSA
- Monitor reporting obligation deadlines
- Bank reconciliations
- Electronic Filing & archiving of paper records.
- Office supplies and equipment.
- Creation of new client files using a practice management system (Insol6) (Training will be provided to candidates without Insol6 exposure)
- Assist with updating and maintaining system templates and electronic checklists
- Management of ad-hoc outbound correspondence for marketing events / newsletters
- Facilitate and organise infrequent client events
Skills And Experience
Required
Previous administration experience within a corporate or accounting setting
- Excellent organisation, timekeeping and prioritisation skills
- Strong written and spoken communication skills gained within an internal client-facing environment, with the ability to liaise effectively with stakeholders at all levels
- Demonstrated high level of discretion when handling confidential or sensitive matters
- Easily adapts to new systems and technologies
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite (primarily Excel and Word), including the ability to merge documents in Word
- Exposure to accounting concepts (especially insolvency matters) would be advantageous
Desirable
- Exposure to accounting concepts (especially insolvency matters) would be advantageous
- Working knowledge of Insol6 or a similar practice management system
