About BDO At BDO Australia, our why is ‘empowering people, realising possibilities’. One way we bring this to life is by hiring and developing exceptional talent, to deliver on our wide array of audit, tax and advisory services. About the Role As we continue to build our Canberra team, we’re looking for a Receptionist who values being part of a team and is excited to make an impact on the daily operations of our newly established office. As Receptionist, you'll support reception, facilities, and catering while ensuring professional client service and the efficient operation of the firm. You will be pivotal in creating a welcoming environment and maintaining the smooth operation of front desk and client areas. Key Responsibilities: Including but not limited to: Reception Management: opening and closing reception, manage incoming calls and email inbox, greet and direct clients and staff, readiness/presentation of the reception area and meeting rooms. Meeting Room Coordination: Manage bookings in our meeting room system, set up rooms prior to meetings, troubleshoot any AV issues. Mail and Document Handling: Receive incoming documents and parcels, handle outgoing documents and parcels for collection, and distribute inbound faxes. Client and Staff Support: Respond to queries from staff, transfer calls and relay messages, and assist clients with parking ticket validation. Administrative Duties: Maintain reception area and meeting rooms, ensure an adequate supply of stationery items and communal photocopier supplies Catering and Events: Order catering, print catering reports and follow up on outstanding invoices. General Duties: Maintaining the coffee machine and restocking kitchen supplies BDO Canberra The journey of BDO Canberra began in 2024 with a spark of collaboration and a vision for the future, and we are excited to have now moved into our permanent office space. Some perks of the Canberra office include: Fresh fruit, breakfast items and snacks on hand always KREMA coffee machine for free café-quality coffees Friday afternoon drinks A multi-purpose room thoughtfully designed to cater to various needs - a quiet space for prayer, a comfortable area for rest, or a serene spot for reflection Well-appointed meeting rooms and state of the art technology, including sit/stand desks Culture is extremely important to us, and we endeavour to ensure that every person comes to work and feels safe, supported and motivated. You'll also be connected to your colleagues across other BDO locations in Australia. About You Skills and Qualifications: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Strong organisational and multitasking abilities. Proficiency with office technology, including AV equipment and document management systems. Experience with meeting room management systems, preferably Condeco. Professional demeanour and appearance. Why BDO? Working for BDO you will be part of a growing and market leading professional services firm. Our national and global footprint provides our people with opportunities to work on interesting client engagements, across diverse industry sectors and services. Our open and collaborative culture ensures access to Partners and professional mentors, to guide and accelerate your professional career, across a wide array of career pathways. We provide our people with various health and wellbeing, social, financial, and professional development benefits to help realise what’s possible. Participate in fitness challenges or take advantage of exclusive discounts to corporate health insurance, gym memberships and wellness facilities via our BWell program. Access benefits such as travel perks, retail discounts, free breakfast, employee referral rewards, study, and professional development support. Our leave options cater to the unique needs of our people; and include enhanced family support, cultural and religious leave, and options to purchase additional leave. You can also give back and get involved in community initiatives via our BCaring program. With a strong focus on learning and growth, we provide on the job training and formal development programs to help you succeed in your role and develop your skills and experience. Our culture is underpinned by our core values (One, Bold, Human, Heart and Strive). We are proud to be recognised as an Inclusive Employer by the Diversity Council of Australia and an Employer of Choice by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA).