Office Manager - Boutique Accounting Practice

About the role

ElevateOne is recruiting an experienced Office Manager for a newly created position in a boutique accounting practice in Stirling. The practice has a friendly, close-knit team of fewer than 10 people and works closely with the business owner to keep the office running smoothly, coordinate workflow and support the administration team. It is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys the everyday running of a business and can identify improvements.

Key responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the office and oversee administrative tasks and the administration team
• Provide hands-on administrative support, including answering phones, managing enquiries and assisting clients
• Manage workflow, deadlines and job allocations
• Prepare, process and coordinate the lodgement of documents and forms
• Maintain knowledge of practice policies, procedures and regulatory requirements, and support compliance with obligations involving the ATO, ASIC, CPA Australia and professional indemnity insurers
• Oversee office systems and infrastructure, and support the use of Handisoft and Microsoft Office
• Maintain positive client relationships and manage office suppliers, facilities and equipment
• Review systems and processes and implement improvements

Required profile

• Naturally organised, proactive and able to take responsibility for a busy office
• Ideally previous experience as an Office Manager, Practice Coordinator, Senior Administrator or similar
• Experience in an accounting practice highly regarded
• Strong administrative skills and comfort with day-to-day tasks
• Good organisational skills, time management and attention to detail
• Understanding of office policies, procedures and compliance, or willingness to develop it
• Confidence with office systems, software and external service providers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Experience using Handisoft considered advantageous

What we offer

• $90,000 plus superannuation
• Full-time, Monday to Friday with no weekend work
• Friendly, collaborative team of fewer than 10 employees
• Newly created role with potential career progression into a Practice Manager position