Administrative Assistant, Consumer Insolvency

MNP; Dartmouth; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading national accounting firm in Nova Scotia seeks an administrative assistant to provide vital support to the team and enhance service delivery. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, be computer literate, and have a commitment to team dynamics. This role offers an opportunity to engage in learning about insolvency practices while promoting a balanced work lifestyle. Competitive remuneration and a collaborative culture await.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in a professional services environment is an asset.
• Interest in learning about Bankruptcy in Insolvency Act (BIA).
• Willingness to take the Insolvency Counsellor qualification program.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative assistance including answering the phone and scheduling appointments.
• Support team members with customer service tasks.
• Assist in the administration of formal insolvency appointments.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Computer literacy

Education

2 years of post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Details

Description

Inspirational, innovative and entrepreneurial - this is how we describe our empowered teams. Combine your passion with purpose and join a culture that is thriving in the face of change.

MNP is proudly Canadian. Providing business strategies and solutions, we are a leading national accounting, tax and business advisory firm in Canada. Entrepreneurial to our core, our talented team members transcend obstacles into opportunities and are successfully transforming mid-market business practices.

Responsibilities

• Responsible to provide administrative assistance including answering the phone, scheduling appointments and completing data entry on a daily basis
• Provide support to the team members and excel at customer service related tasks
• Assist in the administration of formal insolvency appointments including bankruptcies, proposals and receiverships
• Follow- up with creditors regarding submitting paperwork or file particulars
• Assist in e-filing relevant documents in a timely manner
• Prepare schedules, reports and other documents
• Develop a thorough understanding of MNP's services, business and industry
• Contribute to the development of new ideas and approaches to improve work processes
• Promote regular attendance, balanced lifestyle and high standard of team wellness
• Attend internal MNP courses to further develop knowledge around performance improvement

Skills and Experience

• 2 years of post‑secondary education
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience, ideally in a professional services environment is an asset
• Interest in learning about Bankruptcy in Insolvency Act (BIA).
• Willingness to take the Insolvency Counsellor qualification program course to become a qualified Insolvency Counsellor
• Strong computer literacy including effective working skills of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint and ability to learn new technology
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong understanding of the importance of timeliness and responsiveness
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Committed team player with comfortability working independently