ADL - EA/PA

A rare and exciting opportunity with a top 10 accounting firm in Melbourne CBD. 

An opportunity to grow in your career; with working flexibility to enjoy your personal commitments; and recognition in a supportive community.

The firm aspires to be the top accounting, audit and advisory firm to middle market businesses. Their people are what makes it so successful, providing and environment that enables you to achieve at your best. You’ll be encouraged to carve out a role that works for you, and be rewarded for your contribution to shared successes.

Our client’s people are inspired by diversity. If you embrace innovative ideas, welcome creativity, and are open to new ways of seeing business problems, you will discover a welcoming team who cares and supports your career progression. 

About the role

Working in the firms Private Business and Family Advisory practice creating value and providing specialist advice on asset protection, business performance, business reporting, accounting and taxation management, wealth protection and generational change management.

Managed by 11 Partners across multiple groups, this valued Personal Assistant role will see you supporting 2 Partners and collaborating with other Personal Assistants within the team.

12-month maternity cover contract, with the option to extend if an opportunity is presented.

Your key responsibilities will include:

High level professional assistance to 2 Partners 

Including, diary management; coordinating meetings and events; acting as a first point of contact for the Partners office

Receiving and distributing incoming calls, emails, and mail

Travel coordination when required, expense processing, invoice processing

Supporting with proposals, reports and presentations, spreadsheets and other documents as requested 

Direct contact for client payment queries, including managing approval process, maintaining records and banking

Monthly billing; managing monthly invoicing and timesheet management

Building strong working relationships with clients, partners and the wider team

About You

To be successful in this role, previous experience as a Personal Assistant within Professional Services or a corporate environment is required. 

You possess high levels of decisiveness with the ability to effectively manage stakeholder expectations.

A naturally organised individual, you can build strong relationships in a fluid and fast paced environment. Managing and prioritising numerous tasks is second nature, and you execute these with ease and a smile!

You will have strong technical expertise of Microsoft Suite and Outlook

You are result focussed and take pride in delivering excellent administrative support to the team of professionals.  A strong sense of teamwork and extraordinary communication skills are a must.

Benefits

The client base includes well-known international brands, family run businesses, government bodies and not-for-profit organisations, across a range of industries. 

You will work closely with clients to drive value, results and innovation, and benefit from:

Strong opportunities for career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Innovative professional development

Paid parental leave accessible after 6 months

Purchased leave program

Close interaction with partners 

A supportive social environment

Our client’s people are inspired by diversity. If you embrace innovative ideas, welcome creativity, and are open to new ways of seeing business problems, you will discover a welcoming team who cares and supports your career progression.