Administration Assistant

Lowe Lippmann Chartered Accountants is a firm based in St Kilda Road Melbourne. Located at the St Kilda end close to the Chapel Street Precinct with public transport nearby.

A firm of almost 100 staff offering Accountancy, Audit and Insolvency services amongst its offerings.

Due to changes within the firm, we are seeking an Administration Assistant to assist and report to the Practice Manager.

This role is new to the firm and offers scope to further develop the role around office management.

Mentoring and training directly with the Practice Manager is ongoing.

Responsibilities will include but not limited to the following:

• Data entry of receipts, accounts payable and disbursements
• Daily receipt reports
• Reconciliations as needed
• Assist with planning creditor payment runs
• Loading of payments as required
• Processing of credit card payments from clients as required
• Assisting with office maintenance and stock orders as needed
• Maintaining electronic filing and ensuring everything is up to date
• Register staff for webinars and seminars
• Reception relief as needed
• Assistance with HR administration tasks including assisting with staff functions and activities
• Adhoc administration tasks as needed
• Assist Practice Manager as needed

About you:

• Prior experience in an Accounting or Legal practice would be ideal
• Experience with MYOB Account Right and Access APM is desirable
• Proficiency in Microsoft Suite
• Comfortable with new software
• Ability to be organised and be able to meet deadlines
• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Happy to be hands on with work
• Positive and proactive in approach
• Maintain and understand the importance of confidentiality