Office Administrator - 6-12 month contract
2026-04-06T19:17:15+00:00
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CONTRACTOR
Harris Park
Queensland (QLD)
2000
Australia
Accounting
Admin & Office, Accounting & Finance
2026-04-08T17:00:00+00:00
8
The client
Our client is a well-established boutique accounting firm that specialises in providing business taxation, accounting, and consulting services to a diverse client base across industry sectors. They're looking for a capable and confident Office Administrator to step in and keep the office running smoothly during a 6-12-month maternity leave.
Benefits:
- Full-time hours: 8:30am-5:30pm or School Hours
- Ideal role for a professional office administrator looking to work school hours
- Stable, friendly small-team environment
- Training providing
- 6-12 month contract
- Varied role with autonomy and scope for you to learn new skills
The Role
This is a hands-on Office Administrator role where you'll be the go-to person in the office. You'll support the Director and Senior Accountants, manage day-to-day administrative duties, and serve as the first point of contact for business clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Answering phones and greeting clients professionally
- Managing emails, appointments, and calendars
- Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence
- Client onboarding, data entry, and record management
- Supporting invoicing, billing, and general finance admin
- Office coordination, supplies, and day-to-day operations
About You
Previous experience in an accounting or professional services office will be highly regarded, as you will become a key member of an established team
- Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a friendly, polished manner
- Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Accounting System (MYOB, XERO)
- Reliable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into a contract role
- Experience using the ASIC and ATO portals will be an advantage, but is not essential for the role as training will be provided
- Answering phones and greeting clients professionally
- Managing emails, appointments, and calendars
- Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence
- Client onboarding, data entry, and record management
- Supporting invoicing, billing, and general finance admin
- Office coordination, supplies, and day-to-day operations
- Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a friendly, polished manner
- Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Accounting System (MYOB, XERO)
- Reliable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into a contract role
- Previous experience in an accounting or professional services office will be highly regarded
- Experience using the ASIC and ATO portals will be an advantage, but is not essential for the role as training will be provided
JOB-69d406bb9ce80
Vacancy title:
Office Administrator - 6-12 month contract
[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Accounting, Category: Admin & Office, Accounting & Finance]
Jobs at:
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Deadline of this Job:
Wednesday, April 8 2026
Duty Station:
Harris Park | Queensland (QLD)
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 6 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
The client
Our client is a well-established boutique accounting firm that specialises in providing business taxation, accounting, and consulting services to a diverse client base across industry sectors. They're looking for a capable and confident Office Administrator to step in and keep the office running smoothly during a 6-12-month maternity leave.
Benefits:
- Full-time hours: 8:30am-5:30pm or School Hours
- Ideal role for a professional office administrator looking to work school hours
- Stable, friendly small-team environment
- Training providing
- 6-12 month contract
- Varied role with autonomy and scope for you to learn new skills
The Role
This is a hands-on Office Administrator role where you'll be the go-to person in the office. You'll support the Director and Senior Accountants, manage day-to-day administrative duties, and serve as the first point of contact for business clients. Key responsibilities include:
- Answering phones and greeting clients professionally
- Managing emails, appointments, and calendars
- Preparing and formatting documents and correspondence
- Client onboarding, data entry, and record management
- Supporting invoicing, billing, and general finance admin
- Office coordination, supplies, and day-to-day operations
About You
Previous experience in an accounting or professional services office will be highly regarded, as you will become a key member of an established team
- Strong administration skills with excellent attention to detail
- Confident communicator with a friendly, polished manner
- Highly organised and able to juggle multiple priorities and tasks
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Accounting System (MYOB, XERO)
- Reliable, proactive, and comfortable stepping into a contract role
- Experience using the ASIC and ATO portals will be an advantage, but is not essential for the role as training will be provided
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 36
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
Apply Now
If you're an experienced Office Administrator seeking a stable contract role within a reputable accounting practice, please apply online or contact our recruitment team on 1300 880 458 to arrange a private conversation.
Employer questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have as an office administrator?
- Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
- Do you have previous invoicing experience?
- Do you have data entry experience?
- What's your expected annual base salary?
- Do you have experience communicating with commercial customers?
- Do you have experience maintain customer files in an online/cloud-base system?
- Are you able to work full-time hours when required?
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