Executive Assistant to Partners: Operations & Engagement

bdoau; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing benefits

BWell program

Travel perks

Retail discounts

Referral rewards

Professional development support

Job summary

BDO Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Business Services Partners and the wider team in Adelaide. You will deliver high-quality admin support, coordinate client engagement activities, and help drive efficient operations.

You will work with colleagues across the firm to improve processes and adopt new technologies, becoming a trusted member of a collaborative support network. You will enable client onboarding, manage diary coordination, and assist with billing and expenses

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Executive Assistant, Team Assistant, Administration or similar support role
• Experience within a professional services environment will be highly regarded
• Strong technology skills with the confidence to learn and embrace new systems and tools
• Exceptional organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and solutions-focused mindset
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work
• A strong sense of initiative and the confidence to seek guidance when required

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong client relationships while supporting Partners with their client engagements
• Provide proactive administrative support to the Business Services team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Coordinate client onboarding activities and assist with compliance processes in line with the firm's risk framework
• Assist with workflow management and coordination of support resources across the team
• Manage and maintain information across key systems, including Workday, Xero and Virtual Cabinet
• Prepare client correspondence, reports, presentations, agendas, meeting minutes and other business documentation
• Support billing, expense management and other partner administration requirements
• Assist with diary management, inbox coordination and scheduling activities
• Organise meetings, training sessions, events, travel and accommodation arrangements
• Coordinate logistics and preparation for industry conferences and networking events
• Champion the use of technology and support continuous improvement initiatives across the team
• Provide general administrative assistance as required

Skills

Executive Assistant experience

Administration experience

Technology skills

Organisational skills

Written and verbal communication

Proactive and solutions-focused

Independent work with team

Attention to detail

Initiative

Tools

Workday

Xero

Virtual Cabinet

Job description

BDO Australia is seeking an Executive Assistant to support Business Services Partners and the wider team in Adelaide. You will deliver high-quality admin support, coordinate client engagement activities, and help drive efficient operations.

You will work with colleagues across the firm to improve processes and adopt new technologies, becoming a trusted member of a collaborative support network. You will enable client onboarding, manage diary coordination, and assist with billing and expenses