Administration Assistant

McKern & Associates; Gold Coast City; On-site; AUD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

On-site parking

Training provided

Regular training

Modern office Burleigh Waters

Leave accruals after 2 years

Early Friday finishes

Job summary

McKern & Associates on the Gold Coast is seeking an Administration Assistant to join a busy practice. This junior to intermediate role offers variety beyond desk work, including setting up workstations, coordinating tasks, and covering reception.

You'll manage scheduling, office supplies, and assist across service areas. No two days are the same, with on-the-job training and a friendly team environment in a modern Burleigh Waters office taking pride in client service.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy admin environment.
• Ability to juggle tasks and stay organised with attention to detail.
• Friendly communication with clients and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling, appointments and general admin tasks.
• Manage office supplies and keep the office tidy and well organised.
• Support across service areas; no two days are the same.
• Set up workstations and basic computer equipment for team members.
• Cover reception; greet visitors and handle calls professionally.
• Run errands and assist with offsite tasks as needed.
• Contribute to ad-hoc projects for clients or the team.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Organised

Good communicator

Tech-savvy

Creative

Reliable

Punctual

Job description

JOIN OUR DYNAMIC TEAM AS AN ADMINISTRATION ASSISTANT!

Do you love being busy, hate being bored, and get a kick out of keeping things organised and running smoothly? If you're a hands-on, can-do person who notices what needs doing and just gets on with it — we'd love to meet you.

This is a junior to intermediate admin role with real variety. You won't just be sitting at a desk answering emails. One day you might be setting up a workstation, the next you're helping organise the office or covering reception. No two days are the same.

WHO WE ARE

We are an established accounting practice with over 20 years of experience delivering exceptional service to our clients. Our services include bookkeeping, tax advisory, compliance, finance broking, insurance broking, and financial planning.

With a team of over 30 people, culture is everything to us. We're open, approachable, and always up for new ideas. Our purpose is simple — to make a real difference in the lives of our clients and our team.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Full-time role, Monday to Friday, 8:00am–5:00pm — no weekend work
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• On-the-job training — no prior accounting knowledge needed
• Regular training sessions to keep building your skills
• Modern office in Burleigh Waters with on-site parking
• Additional leave accruals after 2 years of service
• Team-based rewards for hitting targets — including early Friday finishes!

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

This role keeps you moving. You'll be across a wide range of tasks, including:

• Helping the team with scheduling, appointments, and general admin tasks
• Managing office supplies and keeping things organised and tidy
• Assisting across different service areas as needed — no two days are the same
• Helping set up and organise workstations and equipment for team members, including basic computer set-up
• Assisting with Reception cover — being the friendly first point of contact for clients, greeting visitors and managing incoming calls with professionalism and warmth
• Running errands and handling the practical bits and pieces that keep an office ticking — from picking up supplies to putting together flat-pack furniture
• Helping out with the occasional fun project for clients or the team — this is where your creative side gets to shine

ABOUT YOU

You don't need years of experience, but we are looking for someone with the right attitude:

• Someone who notices what needs doing and just does it — a genuine can-do, jump-in attitude
• Organised and able to juggle a few things at once without dropping the ball
• A good communicator who's friendly and professional with clients and colleagues
• Tech-savvy or genuinely keen to learn — you'll be helping set up computer workstations, so comfort with technology (or eagerness to build it) matters
• A little bit creative — bonus points if you enjoy putting together something that looks good
• Reliable, punctual, and takes pride in their work
• Holds a current driver's licence and has access to their own car, as this role involves occasional errands and offsite tasks

A NOTE FROM US

We are looking for potential. If you're someone who's genuinely enthusiastic, willing to learn, and wants to be part of a great team, we want to hear from you. We'll give you the support and training to grow into the role and beyond — with a clear path into areas like client services or accounts support as you build your skills.