Administrative Assistant/Receptionst

Burke Recruiting Inc.; City of Langley; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Burke Recruiting Inc. is seeking an Administrative Assistant / Receptionist for a Surrey CPA accounting firm.

You will answer phones, greet clients, manage records, prepare documents, schedule partners, and support daily office tasks to keep the office running smoothly. The ideal candidate brings administrative or receptionist experience, strong communication, accuracy, and proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook, with a professional, client-focused approach in a fast-paced professional

Qualifications

• Previous administrative or reception experience
• Customer service experience valued
• Post-secondary education in Administration, Business, or related field is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Willingness to learn new software/systems
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work independently and in a team
• Deadline-driven efficiency
• Discretion with confidential information

Responsibilities

• Answer phones in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner
• Greet clients and provide a warm, welcoming experience
• Provide excellent client service, both in person and over the phone
• Scan, file, organize, and maintain confidential client records
• Prepare documents and assemble tax packages
• Send electronic documents and packages for e-signature
• Schedule appointments for partners
• Handle general office administration and daily office tasks
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Provide administrative support to the team as needed
• Help organize office social events
• Assist with other tasks to keep the office running smoothly

Skills

Administrative experience

Customer service

Time management

Written & verbal communication

Independent & team work

Education

Post-secondary education in Administration/Business

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

Outlook

Job description

Administrative Assistant / Receptionist

Surrey, BC | Full-Time | $55,000–$75,000 depending on experience

A well-established CPA accounting firm in Surrey is seeking an experienced, organized, and dependable Administrative Assistant / Receptionist to join our team.

Our client is looking for someone who will enjoy becoming an important part of their office and contributing to their team for the long term.

Responsibilities

• Answer phones in a professional, friendly, and courteous manner
• Greet clients and provide a warm, welcoming experience
• Provide excellent client service, both in person and over the phone
• Scan, file, organize, and maintain confidential client records
• Prepare documents and assemble tax packages
• Send electronic documents and packages for e-signature
• Schedule appointments for partners
• Handle general office administration and daily office tasks
• Order and maintain office supplies
• Provide administrative support to the team as needed
• Help organize office social events
• Assist with other tasks as required to keep the office running smoothly

Qualifications & Skills

The successful candidate will have:

• Previous administrative or reception experience
• Previous experience in a professional services environment is an asset
• Customer service experience is highly valued
• Post‑secondary education in Administration, Business, or a related field is an asset
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Ability and willingness to learn new software and systems
• Strong punctuality and reliability
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work effectively in a deadline‑oriented environment
• Discretion and professionalism when handling confidential information
• A positive attitude and willingness to pitch in wherever needed