Client Services Assistant

Nexia Australia; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 26,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Health and wellbeing programs

Employee assistance programs

Job summary

Nexia Edwards Marshall in Adelaide is seeking a well-presented Client Services Assistant for a part-time, entry-level role within our professional accounting firm. Ideal for a university student or recent school leaver pursuing business, accounting or administration studies, with a practical workplace experience focus.

You'll support reception, filing, mail distribution, diary management and basic accounting admin, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Professional presentation and confidentiality.
• Reliability, punctuality and customer focus.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Reception, coordinating room bookings and diary management
• Filing, scanning, binding, laminating
• Processing of ATO Correspondence
• Opening, sorting & distributing incoming mail
• Stationery ordering and stocktakes
• Distribution of paper, milk, fruit & soft drinks
• Preparation of standard correspondence such as reports and invoicing.
• Firm collections & banking
• Outgoing mail
• A range of administration tasks as required

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Reliability

Microsoft 365

Education

Currently studying related subjects (business/accounting/administration)

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

14th September, 2026

We have an exciting part time opportunity for a well presented Client Services Assistant in our professional accounting firm.

Are you ready to reach your true potential?

Potential. At Nexia Edwards Marshall, we don’t just talk about it. We nurture it. Cultivate it. Unlock it. We bring it to life, not just for you, but with you. That’s the promise we make to our clients, and it’s the same promise we make to our great people. We do this because we believe in pushing the boundaries of personal potential and helping our people leave their mark on the world.

While we’re in the business of accountancy and advice, we’re actually in the business of people—because we believe that when great people are aligned, great things happen. We are incredibly proud of our values-based culture – prioritising our values over profit margins to make a positive impact.

Nexia Edwards Marshall is a firm known for its quality of work. We invest in GREAT people, work with GREAT clients and run a GREAT firm.

Current Opportunity

University student or recent school leaver seeking a entry level part time professional office role within an accounting firm. This opportunity is ideally suited to a motivated individual that is currently studying related subjects like business, accounting or administration and is looking for a practical workplace experience while continuing their studies.

Previous office experience is not essential. Applications from candidates demonstrating strong communication skills, reliability, professionalism and a willingness to learn is more valuable.

• Part-timerole:25hoursperweek
• (5hoursperday,MondaytoFriday)
• Trainingandongoingsupportwillbeprovided.

Client Service and Administration Including:

• Reception, coordinating room bookings and diary management
• Filing, scanning, binding, laminating
• Processing of ATO Correspondence
• Opening, sorting & distributing incoming mail
• Stationery ordering and stocktakes
• Distribution of paper, milk, fruit & soft drinks
• Preparation of standard correspondence such as reports and invoicing.
• Firm collections & banking
• Outgoing mail
• A range of administration tasks as required

About You

• Professional presentation and commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Reliable, punctual and customer focused.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Professional phone manner
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and take direction
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• A strong customer service focus and demonstrated ability to prioritise workloads
• Commitment to ongoing learning and professional development
• Experience using Microsoft 365 applications
• Some administration, customer service, retail or office support experience desirable (including school-based, volunteer or part-time employment)

Life at Nexia Edwards Marshall

Despite being part of the Nexia global network of over 600 offices across more than 120 countries, including offices in every mainland state and territory in Australia, here you’re more than just another face. Locally at Nexia Edwards Marshall, we’re just the right size for you to reach decision-makers and make a real impact. You will report to our approachable and highly skilled Partners and Managers who readily share knowledge and inspire others to reach their potential. You are part of a community that works together and socialises together.

We strive to give you the right tools, high-quality training, and solid support to propel both your career and personal life. Here are just a few of our high-value, benefits that support your personal well-being and professional growth:

• A welcoming and diverse culture with a great social calendar of events!
• Flexible working arrangements and work/life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits – mental and physical wellness programs, employee assistance programs, and more.

Are you looking to start your career and join a welcoming and diverse culture where your story, potential and hard work are not only seen – but also celebrated? Then this role could be for you.

Must have Australian Working Rights for a minimum of 25 hours per week.

Nexia Edwards Marshall is always striving to make a difference. Nexia Edwards Marshall recognises and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Custodians and Elders of this nation, in particular, the Kaurna people as the Traditional Owners of the land on which our Adelaide office is situated.