Office Administrator – Duties & Procedures

Office Administrator – Duties & Procedures


The Office Administrator supports the day-to-day operations of the accounting firm by managing administration tasks, coordinating client communications, and ensuring compliance with ATO, ASIC, and internal procedures.

Answer inbound and outbound calls and emails professionally. 
Collect and sort incoming/outgoing mail. Then merge corresponding calls to client's EOY ticket.
Log all client queries in the practice management system (Zoho Desk).
Check and answer emails via outlook and Zoho Desk.
Assign tickets to the appropriate accountant or team member.
Collect and follow up on outstanding client information. Then save in AO folders.
Send reminders for ATO, ASIC, BAS, IAS, tax return, and financial statement deadlines.
Assist clients with onboarding steps (RAM authorisation, agent nomination, ASIC forms, etc.).
Check ATO Online Services for client mail, notices, and alerts.
Forward important ATO notices to clients and responsible accountants.
Monitor due dates for BAS, IAS, tax returns, and payment plans. Then create tickets via Zoho desk.
Track ATO lodgement status and do deferral request for close to overdue items
Monitor ASIC annual reviews and fees.
Download annual statements, prepare solvency resolutions, and send to clients.
Track due dates and follow up on unpaid fees.
Preparing and processing TFFR payments for clients.
Lodge simple ASIC updates (address change, officeholder updates) if authorised
File emails, documents, and client data in the correct folders.
Request signed documents from clients and save them to the correct file.
Prepare engagement letters and onboarding documents.
Manage calendars and schedule client meetings.
Send invoice reminders for overdue accounts.
Assist clients with payment options.
Update internal record of collected payments.