Public Practice Finance Admin — Client Onboarding Lead

HR Partners; Geelong; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Partners is assisting a leading Geelong public practice with a Finance Administrator / Client Services Coordinator role. You will own client onboarding, manage workflows with directors, and liaise on ATO/ASIC compliance.

The position requires hands-on experience with XPM and Australian public practice. You will be part of a skilled admin team, working in a forward-thinking, cloud-enabled firm environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in Australian public practice accounting.
• Strong client communication skills and professional demeanor.
• Proactive and highly organized with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end client onboarding from identity verification to system setup.
• Coordinate workflows with Directors to track deadlines and deliverables.
• Liaise with ATO/ASIC for tax processes and compliance tasks.
• Utilize cloud platforms to drive daily efficiency and document management.
• Support the practice team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Ownership mindset

Communication

Time management

Australian public practice experience

Tools

XPM (Xero Practice Manager)

ATO/ASIC portals

Client onboarding

Workflow coordination

Job description

HR Partners is assisting a leading Geelong public practice with a Finance Administrator / Client Services Coordinator role. You will own client onboarding, manage workflows with directors, and liaise on ATO/ASIC compliance.

The position requires hands-on experience with XPM and Australian public practice. You will be part of a skilled admin team, working in a forward-thinking, cloud-enabled firm environment.