Preda is a Melbourne-based boutique accounting and financial services practice. We’re focused on helping our clients grow beyond what they think is possible to achieve their growth.

We have partnered with individuals, families and small to medium-sized businesses across a range of industries to bring a tailored approach to everything related to accounting, bookkeeping and wealth.

We pride ourselves on our truly personal approach – taking the time to listen and then delivering the best advice and an integrated service which brings together the combined expertise of our practice and our wider trusted network.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Office Administrator to join our professional, supportive and friendly team in our beautiful offices located at 41 Exhibition Street (41X).

The Office Administrator role is responsible for:

Reception duties (within open office environment) Act as the first point of contact by welcoming clients, managing calls, and maintaining a professional front-of-house and meeting space.

Support office operations by managing supplies, incoming/outgoing mail, and ensuring the office is always clean, stocked, and presentable.

Preparing client correspondence, including all ATO practice mail (experience with ATOMate would be an advantage).

Manage tax returns and activity statement lodgements via MYOB AO/AE and ATO Tax Agent Portal.

Onboarding/offboarding employees and clients, arrange internal events and IT liaison with our external IT Provider.

Maintain client databases within MYOB AO/AE and across other various cloud-based software.

Maintain diary appointments for team, organize meetings and boardroom bookings.

Document management, filing and scanning.

Processing trust account transactions and compile audit documents.

Manage monthly and quarterly fixed fee billings (experience with Fee Synergy would be an advantage)

Liaise with external contractors.

Various other ad hoc duties to support accountants, senior management and the Director's.

About you:

We want to hear from enthusiastic people who have:

Must have 2 years experience in administration within an accounting practice

Well developed communication skills (written and verbal)

Excellent time management and personal organization skills.

Have exceptional customer service skills and a positive "can do attitude"

Have excellent presentation and communication skills

Must have experience in using MYOB AO/AE Practice Manager would be highly regarded, although not essential. If you have used XPM, APS or other accounting practice management software, that too will be considered

Microsoft Office Suite including Microsoft Teams

Strong administration skills, High attention to detail

Natural ability to work within a team environment; and

Proactive nature and ability to work autonomously

Unfortunately, applicants who do not have experience working in an accounting practice will not be considered.

Benefits:

Benefits of working with Preda:

Social Events

Melbourne Cup long weekend - PREDA Day Off

Beautiful light filled and Modern Offices

Health and Wellbeing Incentives of your choice (e.g. subsidised gym memberships)

Working with great people in a supportive environment.

To Apply:

Applications should include:

A Cover Letter

Resume

Applications should be addressed to Mr John Lazzarini, Managing Director, Email [email protected] for all enquiries.