Lateral Partners is a boutique accounting firm based in the Sydney CBD, specialising in business services and taxation for medium sized businesses and high net wealth individuals and families.

We currently require the services of a part-time ‘Junior Administrative Assistant’ for 2 days / 15 hours a week to help us run an efficient and effective office.

You will be responsible for sending correspondence, scanning and lodging documents, liasing with clients and government agencies as well as general office administrative duties. This is an excellent entry level role which provides training and development opportunities to grow in a professional office environment.

Flexible work hours are available to fit in with university or life schedules.

As you grow and develop within this position, over time you will be provided training to allow you to take on additional administrative responsibilities and the opportunity to provide support to a small, dedicated team of professionals from within the accounting business.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, attention to detail, a good telephone manner and a professional presentation. You must be a team player, with a positive attitude. Experience in an office environment is preferable, but not essential as training will be provided. Your professionalism, enthusiasm and your “can do” attitude are essential to your success in this role.

The role would suit individuals undertaking an accounting or related degree who are keen to experience what the industry is all about!

Remuneration

Apart from a competitive salary package, you'll benefit from ongoing learning and development and exposure to a broad range of tasks that will expand your skills and add to your career in this stable and long term opportunity.

To Apply

If this role sounds like it's right for you then please click 'apply for this job' button below and attach a cover letter and resume telling us why you are interested in this role.

We'd love to know more about you! In your cover letter please include responses on the following:

• Why do you think you would enjoy this role in particular?
• What is your interest in the accounting industry?
• Describe your work ethic in three words.

No agencies please.