Vacancy title:
Office Administrator - 6-12 month contract

[Type: CONTRACTOR, Industry: Accounting, Category: Admin & Office, Accounting & Finance]

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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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