Brown and Bird are seeking a full time highly organised, professional and proactive Personal Assistant to support a Partner within our accounting firm.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in an administration environment, takes pride in being organised, and can confidently manage competing priorities with discretion and attention to detail.

About the Role

As Personal Assistant, you will provide high-level administrative and client support to a Partner and their team. You will play an significant role in keeping the Partner’s day organised, ensuring client matters are followed up, and helping the office run efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

· Managing the Partner’s diary, appointments and meetings

· Coordinating client communications and follow-ups

· Preparing correspondence, documents and reports

· Assisting with workflow management and task tracking

· Liaising with clients, accountants and external stakeholders

· Handling emails, phone calls and general administration

· Maintaining accurate client records and files

· Supporting billing, lodgements and deadline management where required

About You

The successful applicant will be professional, reliable and able to work with a high level of confidentiality.

You will ideally have:

· Previous experience as a Personal Assistant, Executive Assistant,



Office Administrator or similar

· Strong organisational and time-management skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· High attention to detail

· Confidence using Microsoft Office and general office systems

· The ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

· A friendly, professional and client-focused manner

· Experience in accounting, finance, legal or professional services would be highly regarded, but is not essential

· Experience with ASIC, ABR, ATO and MYOB an advantage

· Experience with supervision of reception and junior staff, diary & travel management

What We Offer

· 2:00pm finish every Friday

· Three days bonus leave over Christmas

· Room to showcase your skills and grow the role

· Supportive management team and peer group

· Training both on-the-job and within the profession

· Structured annual salary review

· A culture that makes work enjoyable

· Salary that reflects your true worth

If you are a motivated and organised professional looking for a rewarding support role within a respected accounting firm, we would love to hear from you.

Check us out at www.brownbird.com.au

Please apply online or send your resume to ••••@brownbird.com.au.

Applications close Friday the 4th of September 2026.

📌 Personal Assistant / Secretary (Mackay)
🏢 Brown & Bird
📍 Mackay