Administrative assistant

Turtle Island Staffing; Ontario; On-site; CAD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading accounting firm is seeking a Bilingual Administrative Assistant to join their team full-time in Ottawa. This role involves basic bookkeeping, client communication, and administrative tasks, providing an excellent opportunity for career growth. Candidates should be bilingual in English and French with strong organizational and communication skills.

Benefits

Comprehensive health benefits

Opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 2+ years of administrative experience.
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office required.
• Motivated to grow with the firm.

Responsibilities

• Perform basic bookkeeping tasks, including invoices and bank deposits.
• Communicate with clients in person, by phone, or email.
• Compile data and prepare reports, manuals, and correspondence.

Skills

Bilingual in English and French

Strong communication skills

Organization skills

Time management skills

Team player

Tools

Project management software

MS Office

Tax and accounting software

Job description

Looking for a new opportunity in the accounting industry? Our client, anaccounting firm, is seeking aBilingual Administrative Assistant(English & French)to join their teamfull-time, on-site in Ottawa. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career! Apply today.

Compensation range:$48,000-50,000

About you

You should bring:

• 2+ years of administrative experience
• Bilingual in English and French
• Proficiency with project management software and MS Office (required) —tax and accounting software is an asset
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills
• Team player with a drive to impact clients positively. Motivated to grow with the firm

About the role

As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for:

• Performing basic bookkeeping tasks, including invoices and bank deposits
• Sorting, filing, and retrieving documents; verifying applications, receipts, and related records
• Invoicing clients and following up on payments
• Communicating with clients in person, by phone, or email
• Photocopying and collating documents for distribution, mailing, and filing
• Reviewing, evaluating, and implementing new administrative procedures
• Setting work priorities, ensuring procedures are followed, and meeting deadlines
• Compiling data and preparing reports, manuals, and correspondence

Perks & Benefits

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Opportunity to grow