Receptionist/administrative Assistant

3 weeks ago


Amherst, Canada The AC Group of Independent Accounting Firms Limited Full time

**Receptionist/Administrative Assistant**

At McIsaac Darragh Inc., we pride ourselves on our client service. We are a small firm with a big reputation for quality work and service. Our team approach provides the support you need to develop and we encourage you to take on new challenges. We are looking for an Administrative Assistant to join our team and help manage our front desk as a first point of contact for clients.

This position offers the unique opportunity to grow into an Office Manager role after an initial probationary period, based on performance.

**A career with McIsaac Darragh would be a great fit for you if**:

- **professionalism** is important to you in the people you work with and in the clients you serve.
- you place a high value on **respect** for others and in displaying **integrity** in your interactions.
- you want to be **part of a team** to help you develop your skills.
- you can handle **tight deadlines, multiple priorities** and maintain **confidentiality**.
- you want to **be valued** for your ideas and initiative.
- you display a **positive attitude** and willingness to learn.

We are looking for the right fit to be a part of our growing team in Amherst, NS. As a member of our team you would work closely with clients, and provide administrative supports such as:

- greet, assist, and/or direct visitors entering the office,
- receive and process payments,
- receive, distribute, direct and relay mail, telephone, and fax messages,
- ensure general tidiness of reception area and meeting spaces,
- maintain filing systems - both paper and digital,
- perform other related duties as assigned,
- support the current Office Manager.

**Salary**: $36,000.00-$40,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Extended health care
- Paid time off
- RRSP match

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Application question(s):
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 2023-08-28



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