Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

About the role

We are seeking a friendly and organised Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to be the first point of contact for clients at our busy accounting practice in Black Forest, Adelaide. The role blends front‑of‑house duties with general office administration and offers the chance to develop accounting‑related skills over time.

Key responsibilities

• Manage reception duties – greet clients, answer phones, schedule appointments and maintain a professional front‑of‑house environment.
• Provide general administrative support such as email handling, document preparation, data entry, invoicing and mail coordination.
• Maintain client records and practice‑management systems, assisting with client onboarding and finalising tax returns and financial statements.
• Support ATO and ASIC compliance tasks, including lodgements and correspondence, where experience permits.
• Prepare establishment documentation for companies, trusts and SMSFs, where applicable.
• Offer administrative assistance to senior staff as required.

Required profile

• Previous experience in reception, administration or customer service.
• Strong communication, organisational and time‑management abilities.
• Professional presentation with high attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information discreetly.
• Motivation to work in a team‑oriented, client‑focused environment.

Required skills

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with Xero or similar accounting software (advantageous).