Administration/Project Assistant

Our Firm

Swanson Reed is Australia's largest specialist R&D tax and innovation advisory firm. We service a diverse range of clients from technology start-ups to billion-dollar ASX-listed and government-owned corporations in the commercial aspects of research, development, management and technology transfer. The Brisbane team seeks to recruit an Administration/Project Assistant to join their team.

The Position

By providing support to senior managers, your responsibilities will include:

• General administrative support necessary for daily running of the office e.g. answering phones, data entry, ordering stationery and gifts;
• Management and updating of our CRM systems and databases;
• Creating relevant and engaging content for blog posts and mail outs and managing and regularly updating social media accounts;
• Competent in management of IT systems and liaising with IT providers;
• Assistance with the preparation of R&D claims such as drafting of registration applications, review of company financials and calculations of eligible R&D expenditure.

You will also have the opportunity to get involved in ad hoc projects which will give you exposure to the broader business.

The role would suit a University student looking for experience in a professional firm while studying.

Requirements

The successful candidate:

• Will be able to work 2-4 days depending on the business workflow and needs. Hours can be flexible and will be negotiated with the successful candidate;
• Will have at least 1-2 years of experience in a professional environment (or similar);
• A degree or current study in University is desirable.

A self-starter with an inquisitive mind who demonstrates a committed and flexible approach, complemented by exceptional relationship management skills, will excel in this role. Strong attention to detail, as well as written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Please feel free to email [email protected] if you have any questions. No queries will be answered over the phone.