Senior Administrator/Receptionist

Senior Administrator / Receptionist- Accounting Firm

About Us

An accounting firm located in the southern suburbs, our amazing, friendly, and inclusive team have been helping businesses for over 25 years. We are looking for an experienced senior administrator/ Receptionist to join our team on a full-time basis, for approximately 30 to 37.5 hours per week.

About the role

As the full-time administrator, you will have a variety of duties and responsibilities, these include:

• Managing phone calls and client interactions
• Meeting and greeting clients and offering refreshments on arrival.
• Leading the reception team
• Conducting Corporate Secretarial tasks such as updating company records and filings as required
• Managing ASIC review fee reminders and related follow-ups
• Supporting the accounting team by arranging ATO payment plans, submitting lodgments deferral requests, and requesting remission of penalties and interests
• Sending reminders for client lodgments and payments to the ATO as needed
• Drafting engagement letters and ethical clearance for new clients, along with handling documentation for clients exiting
• Setting up new entities following principals’ directions, including handling ATO and ABR registrations, updates, and cancellations
• Being responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of front office area and meeting rooms
• Processing incoming and outgoing mail

What do you need to succeed

To be successful in this role you will need to have strong communication and time management skills and high level of attention to detail, with a friendly outlook and a willingness to learn. You will have had previous reception or administration experience, including the use of Microsoft Office Suite. 

Preferred:

• Previous experience working in an accounting firm or Financial Services sector.
• Experienced with ATO and ASIC lodgments.
• Experience navigating the Xero Practice Manger is highly desired.
• Exceptional stakeholder relationship management skills, both at the individual and corporate level.

To apply for this role please forward your cover letter and resume to ***@mgkaccountants.com.au