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Form of work- Work in a small, friendly team
- Gain exposure to a professional services industry
- Develop your administration skills
- Full-time preferred / part-time considered
Are you a receptionist or administrative superstar with a desire to work in the accounting industry?
Do you love the idea of helping us serve our farming families and small businesses across the Esperance region and beyond
If you’re organised, detail-oriented and love the idea of being our ‘first impressions manager’, then this is the role for you!
Big Firm Capability, Small Firm PersonalityAt Smith Shearer, we’re driven by our desire to help farming businesses and small businesses THRIVE, not just survive, by building purpose-driven relationships with our clients and working together on the bigger picture.
If you resonate with one of the following, then this position may be your ideal match:
- You’re personable, friendly and have fantastic interpersonal skills
- You care about helping farming businesses and small businesses in the Esperance region
- You have the desire to provide reception and administrative support to our busy and technically-minded accountants
*If you read through the requirements and don’t tick every box, don’t rule yourself out just yet! This is a fantastic opportunity for those who are information-driven, good communicators and highly organised to become part of a loyal and hardworking team.
We’re seeking a Receptionist to manage all incoming and outgoing visitors, communications and information at the Smith Shearer office. Your responsibilities will include, (but will not be limited to):
- Looking after the reception area of our office and welcoming visitors and clients
- Being the first point of contact for all incoming phone calls and emails; provide a welcoming experience and direct calls and emails onwards where required
- Managing the flow of all information into and out of reception including: the admin@ inbox, physical document drop-offs and collections, incoming and outgoing mail
- Running daily errands for the office and for the accountants as required
- Ensure meeting rooms, kitchen and common areas are clean and tidy before and after use, including implementation of COVIDSafe and other hygiene protocols where required
- Tracking and managing lodgements and processing of ATO compliance requirements for clients
- Document management including copying, scanning and filing
- Coordinate materials displayed on electronic and physical noticeboards, as well as around the office
- Assist with stationery and office equipment orders as required
Ideally, we’d like you to have some experience in an office environment, OR, you may be entry-level with the ability to learn on the fly. If you can demonstrate accounting firm or business services/finance industry experience, your application will be highly regarded.
You’ll be an excellent communicator and enjoy working in a close-knit team that values interpersonal connections built with long-term clients over a number of years. You’ll value diversity in the workplace and be able to demonstrate providing excellent client service.
In terms of your technical skills, you’ll have experience and high-level skills (or willing to learn) in MS Office, specifically Word and Excel, and Outlook. We’re looking for an individual who is technologically-driven and future-focused, valuing advancements in digital capabilities for both the firm and for our clients.
We’re an established agribusiness-focused advisory firm in the Esperance region with a strong brand presence and excellent reputation. We’re one of the only firms across the region who are future-focused and committed to providing our clients with a big-picture approach to their farming business accounting, not just accounting compliance.
We value our diverse and inclusive workplace, and pride ourselves on our community engagement. Our small team are proud of our positive, friendly workplace culture and we all value continual professional development across the board. We also enjoy celebrating occasions: birthdays, professional achievements, feedback from clients - any excuse for coffees or baked goods!
This role suits a team player who enjoys delivering an enjoyable experience for clients and team members alike. An individual who knows and understands how to work with accountants who tend to be introverted in temperament. You approach situations with a ‘can-do’ attitude, you also take care and pride in your work, endeavouring to always produce work of a high standard of quality.
Questions?Contact our Practice Manager Lynda Steffens on 0409 587 *** or at *****@lyndasteffens.com.
Apply today via Seek or send your application and a cover letter addressing why you’re a perfect fit for our team to Lynda on *****@lyndasteffens.com.
