Office Location Sydney, NS
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Who We Are
You know those big cities that still feel like small towns?
Where everyone's friendly and helps each other out?
That's like Doane Grant Thornton.
Except here we're all professionals and there isn't a mayor or a general store.
What we're trying to say is that we're a large and growing qualified services firm that still feels like a community.
We employ about **** people across Canada, and we truly care about our colleagues, our clients and the communities where we work and live.
That's what's most important to us.
We're building a thriving organization that's purpose driven and still want to remember what your favourite milkshake flavour is.
As An Administrative Assistant Your Responsibilities Will Include
Working independently and within a team environment to support our client service colleagues to produce high quality client deliverables
Ensuring Reception is opened/closed appropriately
Answering the software-based telephone in a professional manner, and transferring the caller to the appropriate business unit or colleague
Greeting and welcoming each guest in a friendly and inviting manner
Ordering office supplies
Receiving and securing cheques, debit/credit card payments
Maintaining proper office appearance and cleanliness
Managing boardroom bookings and catering requirements including set-up, and clean-up for meetings and office events
Aiding with the preparation of meeting materials (i.e. presentations, handouts etc)
Managing mail and courier requirements for delivery and pickup
Assemble T1 personal tax returns as well as other Canada Revenue forms including T2s, T3s, T4s and T5s
Format financial statements in compliance with Firm standards




Preparation of letters and reports using firm templates in compliance with Firm standards
Proof-read, review for quality, and verify content before finalizing any client deliverables
E-filing as required
Participate in training and stay current with Doane GT software
Provide billing support using various Doane Grant Thornton systems
Assist in the preparation and submission of expense reports for the partners
Using Microsoft D365 application software to set up new clients as well as track, maintain and report on client relationships
General administrative duties including, but not limited to filing, photocopying, scanning, and faxing
Doane Grant Thornton
If you're a bit like us, you're driven to connect with how others are feeling and thinking.
Here we walk in others shoes before taking action.
Just imagine being part of a team that puts "we before me", where flexAbility is a mindset, and where you trust your colleagues to have your back.
At Doane Grant Thornton, you'll work with inspiring leaders who support your development, both personally and professionally.
This is a place where your insatiable curiosity enables you to think, see and hear from a variety of perspectives, a place where every day is different and having the courage to grow is part of who you are.
And when all this comes together, well that's when the magic happens!




Want to learn more about who we are and how we live our purple every day?
Read our colleagues' stories at
Think You've Got What It Takes To Be An Administrative Assistant?
Like The Colour Purple?
Great.
Here's a Few More Boxes We're Also Hoping You Can Tick
Strong MS Suite Skills
2 years of administrative experience
Excellent data entry skills and high attention to detail with an aptitude for proofreading and suggesting alternatives
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Good organizational and time management skills
Exceptional client service mindset
Computer savvy – ability to learn and troubleshoot various computer programs
Knowledge of Taxprep, CaseWare and or Keystone and past experience in financial statement preparation an asset
Ability to work effectively under pressure
Takes initiative, takes direction and works well independently
Keen attention to detail, efficient and accurate
At Doane Grant Thornton we're focused on making a difference in the lives of our clients, our colleagues and our communities.
That's our purpose.
Or, as we like to say, living our purple.
This role is required to be onsite, in-office five days each week.
Are you ready to Discover Your Purple?
Doane Grant Thornton is committed to employment equity, human rights and respectful workplace principles throughout the life cycle of employment, including at the recruitment and hiring stages.
We welcome applications from members of all equity deserving groups, including persons with disabilities, women, racialized and/or Indigenous applicants.
Should you require accommodation in relation to the recruitment process, please notify us by emailing and we will work with you to meet your accommodation needs.
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