Reception / Administrative Assistant

Receptionist / Administration Assistant – Accounting Firm Cornell Irving Partners Accountants & Advisers
Frankston, Melbourne VIC
Reception / Administrative Assistant
About Us Cornell Irving Partners is a dynamic accounting firm based in Frankston, Victoria. We provide accounting, financial, and tax services to small to medium sized business, SMSF's and individuals businesses. We have a relaxed and friendly work environment, focusing on client services and outcomes.
About the Role This is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with administration experience who is looking to work in the accounting/finance industry. The job involves being front and centre to meet clients, personally and over the phone as well as being the firms main point of contact with the ATO. 
Key Responsibilities - Telephone and front-of-house duties, including meeting and greeting clients 
- Reception duties, including answering phones and fielding client queries as required 
- Scheduling and preparing client appointments  
- Handling mail in and out, including downloading ATO correspondence from the ATO portal and forwarding to clients  
- Performing daily electronic filing of correspondence to client files.   
- Managing signed documents received from clients  
- Performing general office tasks as required  
Skills and Experience - Previous experience in administration or customer service roles is essential.   
- A background in accounting or finance is preferred.   
- Strong communication skills with the ability to build positive working relationships.   
- Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is required. 
- Xero proficiency would be an advantage.  
Why Join Us? - Supportive and close-knit team environment.   
- Flexible workplace and supportive of a work/life staff balance.